Introduction: Jang is a fermented soybean paste containing salt and is traditionally used as a substitute for salt to enhance the flavor of foods in Korea. It has been speculated that regular consumption of Jang may lower the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS). We hypothesized that Jang intake was...

Objectives: To investigate excessive dietary salt intake as an independent risk factor of cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults. Design: Prospective, population-based cohort study. Settings and Participants: Two thousand forty-one community residents aged ≥60 years were recruited...

Due to the close relationship between high salt consumption and the increasing prevalence of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in the world, the food industry is trying to create foods that better align with consumer expectations regarding sodium reduction. In this study, the strategy...

Calcium is one of the essential minerals that enhances various biological activities, including the regulation of blood pressure, the prevention of osteoporosis and colorectal adenomas. Calcium-enriched edible mushrooms can be considered as one of the important daily sources of calcium in foods....

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between dietary patterns and cognitive function in older adults (≥60 years old). Methods: Food intake was quantitatively assessed by the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), and cognitive function was assessed by the Chinese...

Maternal malnutrition hampers the offspring health by manipulating the epigenome. Recent studies indicate that the changes in DNA methylation could be reversed by afterbirth nutrition supplementation. In this study, we used DNA methylation arrays to comprehensively investigate the DNA methylation...

Introduction: Among all Asian American subgroups, Filipino-Americans have consistently been shown to have the highest rates of hypertension, raising risks of heart attack and stroke. Despite this alarming fact, little has been done to investigate culturally-sensitive interventions to control ...

Hypertension is a major determinant of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension is the most common cause of death in Southeast Asia. The pathophysiology of hypertension is complex and not fully understood. Increased oxidative stress is considered one of the main mechanisms involved in the...

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have been shown to decrease hepatic transaminases, steatosis, and in some studies, hepatic fibrosis. However, the safety and efficacy of SGLT2i has not been tested in patients who have moderate to severe hepatic fibrosis. Methods: In a...

The majority of the potassium that enters the body through ingestion is primarily eliminated through urine, accounting for approximately 80% to 90% of it. The remaining 10% to 20% is expelled through feces and sweat. Within the kidney, most of the potassium that passes through the glomerulus is...