A balanced diet and weight loss are the first lines of treatment for the prevention of metabolic
syndrome (MS). Dietary strategies may include changing the composition of macronutrients …

Background: In the treatment of obesity/metabolic syndrome, dietary measures traditionally
focus on reducing carbohydrate/fat-related caloric intake. The possibility that changes in …

The association of 24 h urinary Na and potassium excretion with the risk of the metabolic
syndrome (MetS) has not been studied in China. The aim of the present study was to …

Background & aims Evidence has suggested that low serum potassium concentration or low
dietary potassium intake can result in many metabolic disorders. Our objective was to …

We compared the intake levels of sodium and potassium assessed with a self-administered
semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) used in a 5-year follow-up survey of …

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been greatly increased, worldwide. In
recent years, investigators have proposed that sodium might contribute to the development …

Background: Observational studies on dietary potassium and risk of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) have reported weak-to-modest inverse associations. Long-term prospective studies …

Lower potassium intake is considered to be correlated with diabetes incidence. However,
few studies have investigated the effect of potassium intake on metabolic syndrome (MetS) …

Objective To evaluate the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk with 24-hour
urinary sodium excretion (24hUNaE) estimated from spot urine samples. Design Serial cross …

Background Low-potassium intake is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and
hypertension. Both conditions occur more frequently in Black populations, who also …