Intake of salt is a biological imperative, inextricably woven into physiological systems,
human societies and global culture. However, excessive salt intake is associated with high …

Salt (sodium chloride) is an essential nutrient required to maintain physiological functions.
However, for most people, daily salt intake far exceeds their physiological need and is …

La enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) es un importante problema de salud pública a nivel
mundial afectando a más del 10% de la población española. Se asocia a elevada …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem worldwide that affects more
than 10% of the Spanish population. CKD is associated with high comorbidity rates, poor …

Background According to dietary recommendations, reduction of sodium intake has potential
to reduce Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) risk; however the role of dietary potassium and the …

Inadequate potassium (K+) consumption correlates with increased mortality and poor
cardiovascular outcomes. Potassium effects on blood pressure have been described …

Insufficient fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) and low potassium intake are associated with
many non-communicable diseases, but the association with early renal damage in children …

Background High-potassium intake is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, the association between potassium intake and the development of chronic kidney …

The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary potassium (K) excretion as a reliable marker of
dietary K intake, in a cohort of CKD patients with or without Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone …

Mixed evidence was published regarding the association of sodium, potassium and sodium-
to-potassium ratio (Na/K ratio) with renal function impairment. This study was conducted to …