Soroush Nedaie, Alex Chan
1. This large cohort study found that in the general population, a higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods was significantly associated with increased chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk.
Evidence Rating Level : 2 (Good)
Sodium intake is essential for various physiological functions, but high consumption has been associated with hypertension and CKD. Self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, premature mortality, and type 2 diabetes, but there are no studies investigating its relation with CKD...
January 6, 2024: 2 Minute Medicine