Abstract:Background: Adherence to a low-sodium diet is essential to self-care of heart failure (HF). Genetic determinants of preference for high-sodium foods may impede adherence but have not been well-studied. Objective: Our purpose was to examine if TAS2R38 haplotype predicted salt taste sensitivity and dietary sodium intake among patients with HF. Method: This pilot study used baseline data from a large interventional randomized control trial to support adherence to a low-sodium diet in patients with HF and their fa… Show more
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