Study of Blood Pressure Variation and Biochemistry for Saltsensitive Dahl S Rats Given High-Potassium Salt

Abstract

Using salt-sensitive Dahl S rats, salt-loading was carried out with both sail diet and high-potassium salt diet, and the variation in blood pressure and its effects were investigated. Those diets stated above were given for 10 weeks during which blood pressure measurements, biochemistry and urine tests were taken. The result showed that, comparing with salt diet, high-potassium salt diet had a more limited effect in raising blood pressure and less effect on renal function.