Open AccessAn increase in renal dopamine does not stimulate natriuresis after fava bean ingestion
Author(s) -
Emily M. Garland,
Tericka S Cesar,
Suzanna Lonce,
Marcus C. Ferguson,
David Robertson
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.3945/ajcn.112.048470
Subject(s) - natriuresis , endocrinology , dopamine , medicine , ingestion , urine , excretion , chemistry , sodium , urinary system , urine sodium , organic chemistry
Fava beans (Vicia faba) contain dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa), and their ingestion may increase dopamine stores. Renal dopamine regulates blood pressure and blood volume via a natriuretic effect.
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