Interaction of diet, obesity and mood to stress response
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posted on 2008-01-01, 00:00authored bySusan Jane. Torres
Acute stress did not alter sucrose and salt preference. A dietary pattern low in sodium and high in potassium and magnesium improved overall mood. Modest weight loss did not alter the daily secretion of cortisol, but did reduce the blood pressure response to stress which may improve cardiovascular risk.