New Findings with Hypertension and ObesityEpidemiological studies have shown that calcium regulation within the cell plays a role in hypertension and obesity. Insufficient calcium intakes may contribute to the cause of salt-sensitivity and hypertension by creating an excess of vitamin D. Dietary calcium may reduce blood pressure by regulating vitamin D and normalizing calcium within the cell. Vitamin D brings calcium into fat cells, resulting in fat production, decreased fat usage, and increased triglyceride stores, all of which play a part in obesity. Having adequate calcium intake can help control these factors leading to obesity and hypertension.Calcium Modulation of

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