Dietary treatment of patients with mild to moderate hypertension in a general practice: a pilot intervention study (2). Beyond three months

In a general primary care practice the feasibility and the effects of dietary counselling in mild and moderate hypertension were studied for a period of 18 months. Significant decreases in blood pressure and sodium excretion compared to baseline occurred, while serum lipids showed transient improvement. Of the original 35 participants, 28 finished the study.