Open Heart February 2015 PMID 25717381

The wrong white crystals: not salt but sugar as aetiological in hypertension and cardiometabolic disease.

James J DiNicolantonio, Sean C Lucan

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The discussions show strong consensus with phrases like 'No it's sugar, not salt, that is the enemy,' indicating clear agreement. The tone is mostly informative and motivated, with users sharing scientific articles, such as the BMJ publication, and referring to the influential title 'The wrong white crystals' to underscore the message. Words like 'surprise' and hashtags like '#Surprise' suggest attempts to challenge traditional beliefs and advance awareness, demonstrating both curiosity and a desire to impact perceptions about dietary health.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly agree with the publication, emphasizing that sugar, not salt, is the primary culprit in hypertension and related diseases.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity and concern, with many sharing related articles, scientific references, and calling attention to the issue.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many participants engage by sharing links and expressing opinions, few delve deeply into scientific details or debate nuances, resulting in moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight a notable shift in attention towards sugar as a health risk, suggesting potential influence on public health perceptions, but tangible behavioral change remains uncertain.

Abstract in brief

The article discusses how added sugars, especially fructose found in processed foods, may play a more significant role in causing hypertension and cardiometabolic diseases than sodium, challenging traditional public health focus on salt reduction.
Evidence from studies suggests that high sugar intake can increase blood pressure, cause inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic issues, which are linked to cardiovascular risks.
The author advocates for public health guidelines to shift attention away from salt and emphasize reducing added sugar consumption, particularly from industrially processed foods, to better prevent hypertension and related health problems.]

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Jason Frederick Buckman

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@kath34504 @CaryKelly11 No it's sugar, not salt, that is the enemy. The masses are worrying about the wrong white crystal...... "The wrong white crystals: not salt but sugar as aetiological in hypertension and cardiometabolic disease" https://t.co/2YsQWY2qEa

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James DiNicolantonio

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Danilo Sousa

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Matthew

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RT @VitaDoc1: #Sugar & #HighBloodPressure #Surprise!!! The wrong white crystals: not #salt but sugar as aetiological in hypertensi…

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Değerini Bil

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Referanslar: 1. DiNicolantonio JJ, Lucan SC. The wrong white crystals: not salt but sugar as aetiological in hypertension and cardiometabolic disease. Open Heart. 2014;1(1):e000167. 2. https://t.co/yTyjlIuCTo. SET: 17.5.2023. #TürkKardiyolojiDerneği #Hipertansiyon

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