بررسي تاثير مصرف آب معدني چشمه دماوند بر كاتيون هاي كلسيم ، منيزيم ، پتاسيم و سديم سرم در مردان مبتلا به پرفشاري خون

The Effect of Drinking Damavand Mineral Water on Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium Cations in Men with Hypertension

This study is intended to investigate the effects of Damavand Mineral Water on the serum cations of men with hypertension . 41 men with mean age of 48 + 8 were homogenized according to their age , BMI , WHR , smoking and history of hypertension . They were randomly assigned into experimental (20) and Control (21) groups . For eight weeks , the experimental group received Damovand Mineral Water ; while , the control group drank only usual water ; their daily dose was two litres . Blood samples (5 cc) were taken from the study to test their level of sodium , magnesium , potassium and calcium cations via flame photometry . Also , their blood pressure was measured at the beginning of the fourth and eighth weeks . The obtained data were analyzed . The results indicated that mineral water had significant effects on the reduction of hypertension ; also , it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases .