Micronutrients & recovery
Higher sodium (salt) intake is associated with significantly increased odds of developing incident chronic kidney disease (CKD).
To prevent kidney disease, reduce your salt intake. The study shows that higher sodium levels are linked to a higher risk of developing CKD. Public health efforts should focus on reducing population-wide sodium consumption. This is a key modifiable lifestyle factor.
higher salt intake associated with significantly increased odds of CKD (OR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.06 to 1.38)
Why this rating
Evidence quality is rated 'Moderate' by the authors, higher than potassium/vegetables, but still observational.
Source
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors for Primary Prevention of CKD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Jaimon T. Kelly et al. · Journal of the American Society of Nephrology · 2020
DOI 10.1681/asn.2020030384
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