Omni Fork

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Rekimoto Lab in Tokyo has produced a table fork that emits electrical pulses simulating the taste of salt. The use of the fork can help make a low-salt diet more agreeable, with concomitant benefits for blood pressure and kidney health. The fork is now available to consumers.

Target population
Not specified or other
Development Year
2016
Aandoeningscategorie
Healthy Living
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Characteristics

Edition
Healthcare Enablers 2019
Rekimoto
Sector
Self-care or at-home care
Aim
Other lifestyle management/improvement
Phase
Prevention and Healthy Living
Technology type
Other
Conditionion
Unspecified diseases/conditions
Theme
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