Salt restriction in kidney disease—a missed therapeutic opportunity?
2009
The Role of Salt Restriction in Kidney Disease
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Eberhard Ritz, Otto Mehls
Primary Institution: Ruperto Carola University of Heidelberg, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, University Children’s Hospital of Heidelberg
Hypothesis
Does salt intake significantly affect blood pressure and target organ damage in patients with kidney disease?
Conclusion
High salt intake is linked to increased blood pressure and target organ damage, while both high and low sodium intake can have adverse effects.
Supporting Evidence
- High salt intake increases blood pressure and can lead to kidney damage.
- Both high and low sodium intake can have negative health effects.
- Salt restriction has been shown to lower blood pressure in various studies.
Takeaway
Eating too much salt can make your blood pressure go up and hurt your kidneys, but eating too little salt can also be bad for you.
Limitations
The article discusses various studies but does not provide specific limitations for each study mentioned.
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