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Chen HK, Lan QW, Li YJ, Xin Q, Luo RQ, Wang JJ. Association between Dietary Potassium Intake and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Advanced Hepatic Fibrosis in U.S. Adults. Int J Endocrinol 2024; 2024:5588104. [PMID: 39040973 PMCID: PMC11262871 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5588104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Introduction The correlation between potassium and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently still poorly understood. We conducted this study to explore the correlation between dietary potassium intake and NAFLD, as well as advanced hepatic fibrosis (AHF). The study also sought to identify any potential interactions. Methods The data employed in this study were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) program, encompassing a period from 2007 to 2018. Employing the multiple logistic regression analysis, we evaluated the association of dietary potassium intake with NAFLD and AHF. Subsequently, stratification analysis, based on demographic variables, was constructed so as to assess the stability of the results. In addition, potential interaction effects were assessed by interaction tests. Results A total of 9443 participants were included in the analysis. The mean age of the participants was 50.4 years, and their daily mean dietary potassium and vitamin C intake was 2556.49 mg and 82.93 mg, respectively. Following comprehensive statistical analyses, the findings indicated a negative correlation between dietary potassium intake and both NAFLD and AHF. Participants in Q4 group with dietary potassium intake exhibited a 31% and 42% reduction in the odds of developing NAFLD and AHF, respectively, in comparison to Q1 group. An interaction effect of dietary vitamin C intake was observed in the association between dietary potassium intake and NAFLD. The results imply that high dietary vitamin C intake augment the inverse relationship between dietary potassium intake and NAFLD. Conclusion Dietary potassium intake was found to have an inverse association with the odds of both NAFLD and AHF. The association between dietary potassium intake and NAFLD was amplified by the presence of vitamin C in the diet.
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- Hao-Kai Chen
- Department of Infectious DiseasesThe Second Affiliated HospitalGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Third School of Clinical MedicineGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesThe Second Affiliated HospitalGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Second School of Clinical MedicineGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesThe Second Affiliated HospitalGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Third School of Clinical MedicineGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesThe Second Affiliated HospitalGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Third School of Clinical MedicineGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesThe Second Affiliated HospitalGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesThe Second Affiliated HospitalGuangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Lee J, Lee JY, Yang YJ. Sex-Specific Association between Sodium Intake Estimated by 24-Hour Urinary Sodium Excretion and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Community-Based Prospective Cohort Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:548. [PMID: 38398872 PMCID: PMC10892959 DOI: 10.3390/nu16040548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Evidence for the association between high sodium intake and the onset of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is insufficient. This study examined the sex-specific association between sodium intake and the risk of NAFLD. This study included 2582 adults (aged 40-69 years; 1011 males and 1571 females). The total sodium excreted over 24 h was estimated from spot urine specimens using Tanaka's equation. Based on these estimates, participants were categorized into three groups according to their 24-h urinary sodium excretion levels: lowest (T1), middle (T2), and highest (T3). In addition, the participants were divided into non-NAFLD (≤36) and NAFLD (>36) groups based on the hepatic steatosis index. During the follow-up period (14 years), NAFLD was observed in 551 participants. The estimated 24-h urinary sodium excretion levels were positively associated with the incidence of NAFLD in all subjects. Upon sex stratification, females in the T2 and T3 groups exhibited adjusted hazard ratios of 1.35 and 1.51, respectively, compared with the T1 group. However, a significant relationship was not observed in males. High intake of sodium, especially among females, may be an important factor contributing to the development of NAFLD. Individuals with high sodium intake should be appropriately counselled and monitored for the risk of NAFLD.
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- Jihye Lee
- Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Ulsan 44429, Republic of Korea;
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- College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung-si 25601, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Convergence Science, College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary’s Hospital, Incheon 22711, Republic of Korea
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Lee EJ, Song J, Park CH, Mun EG, Wang J, Han A, Park JE, Cha YS. Soy Sauce Lowers Body Weight and Fat Mass in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats. J Med Food 2023; 26:858-867. [PMID: 37862057 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2022.k.0125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Soy sauce (SS) is a traditional fermented seasoning. Although fermented foods have diverse health beneficial effects, SS intake has been discouraged because of its high salt level. This study was designed to evaluate the antiobesity outcomes of SS and the potential involvement of salt content in SS by adding a high-salt group. Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into four groups: normal diet (ND, 10% fat of total kcal), high-fat diet (HD, 60% fat of total kcal), HD with salt water (HDSW, NaCl = 8%), and HD with SS (HDSS, NaCl = 8%). SS significantly decreased HD-induced body weight gain and lipogenic gene expression without affecting food consumption. Moreover, SS also reduced hepatic injury and lipid accumulation, and also improved hyperlipidemia. Furthermore, SS decreased the mRNA levels related to obesity-derived inflammatory responses, while HDSW did not change the levels of those markers. These observations indicate that SS ameliorates obesity in HD-fed obese rats by attenuating dyslipidemia. Moreover, SS might also have an anti-inflammatory effect in HD-induced obesity, which requires further investigation. Most importantly, SS offers these beneficial effects regardless of its high salt content, implying that different dietary salt sources lead to the distinct health outcomes. In conclusion, the findings of this study improve the understanding of the functional effect of SS.
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- Eun-Ji Lee
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, Wonjangdong-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
- K-Food Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
- Nutracore Co., Ltd., Beobjo-Ro, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
- K-Food Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Biciusca T, Stan SI, Balteanu MA, Cioboata R, Ghenea AE, Danoiu S, Bumbea AM, Biciusca V. The Role of the Fatty Liver Index (FLI) in the Management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3316. [PMID: 37958212 PMCID: PMC10649095 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13213316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Currently, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease worldwide, with a prevalence of 32%. It is much more common among men (40%) and among patients with metabolic comorbidities such as obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemia. Being an asymptomatic disease, the diagnosis is often established on the basis of imaging methods, with an important role given to abdominal ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. In order to facilitate diagnosis, experts have introduced a series of blood biomarkers. Two biomarker panels are currently validated for the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: the fatty liver index, and the hepatic steatosis index. The fatty liver index has been in use in medical practice for over 17 years and has demonstrated its accuracy in various studies that compared it with other diagnostic methods, highlighted its role in screening patients with cardiovascular risk and validated the effects of different diets and drugs that are proposed for the treatment of the disease. In the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the fatty liver index is an important algorithm in the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with metabolic risk. Taking into account the diversity of drugs to be approved in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the fatty liver index will become an effective tool in monitoring the effects of these therapies.
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- Teodora Biciusca
- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goethe University Hospital Frankfurt, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany;
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- Doctoral School, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Pneumology, Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Bacteriology-Virology-Parasitology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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Xu J, Mao F, Lu Y, Liu T, Li X, Li Y. Hepatic Transcriptomics Reveals Reduced Lipogenesis in High-Salt Diet Mice. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14050966. [PMID: 37239325 DOI: 10.3390/genes14050966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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It has been demonstrated that a high salt diet (HSD) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysfunction. In particular, the impact and molecular mechanisms of long-term HSD on hepatic metabolism remain largely unknown. To identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) affecting the metabolism of liver tissues from HSD and control groups, a transcriptome analysis of liver tissues was performed in this study. As a result of the transcriptome analysis, the expression of genes related to lipid and steroid biosynthesis (such as Fasn, Scd1, and Cyp7a1) was significantly reduced in the livers of HSD mice. Additionally, several gene ontology (GO) terms have been identified as associated with metabolic processes in the liver, including the lipid metabolic process (GO: 0006629) and the steroid metabolic process (GO: 0008202). An additional quantitative RT-qPCR analysis was conducted to confirm six down-regulated genes and two up-regulated genes. Our findings provide a theoretical basis for further investigation of HSD-induced metabolic disorders.
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- Jing Xu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Institute of Metabolism and Regenerative Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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da Silva Ferreira G, Catanozi S, Passarelli M. Dietary Sodium and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030599. [PMID: 36978847 PMCID: PMC10045331 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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(1) Introduction: Restriction in sodium intake is an important strategy for reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, considering the direct influence of high-sodium diet consumption on the development of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. There are only a few studies dealing with the influence of dietary sodium on the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In this systematic review, evidence in humans and animal models was compiled in a critical view of the influence of dietary sodium intake patterns on NAFLD markers; (2) Methods: Systematic review of PubMed data. Clinical outcomes included the prevalence/incidence of NAFLD for human studies, and NAFLD markers (hepatic lipogenesis, and markers of steatosis, fibrosis, and inflammation) for animal studies. The protocol was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Review (PROSPERO; CRD42023390447); (3) Results and Conclusion: Seven studies in humans and eight in animals were included. All studies in humans were observational and associated high-sodium intake with NAFLD. However, in animals, both the increased and reduced consumption of sodium negatively influenced markers of liver steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis.
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- Guilherme da Silva Ferreira
- Laboratorio de Lipides (LIM-10), Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +5511-3061-7263
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- Laboratorio de Lipides (LIM-10), Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Lipides (LIM-10), Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Medicina, Universidade Nove de Julho, Sao Paulo 01525-000, Brazil
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Balali P, Nasserinejad M, Azadnajafabad S, Ahmadi N, Delavari F, Rashidian L, Ghasemi E, Dilmaghani-Marand A, Fateh SM, Ebrahimi N, Kazemi A, Derouei AA, Djalalinia S, Rezaei N, Delavari A. Is elevated ALT associated with lifestyle risk factors? A population-based survey. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022; 21:1743-1751. [PMID: 36404851 PMCID: PMC9672187 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-022-01137-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Purpose Given the high prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the role of Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in diagnosing liver injury along with the increasing prevalence of lifestyle risk factors, we aimed to evaluate the association between serum ALT level and lifestyle risk factors in a population-based survey. Methods This was a population-based study conducted in rural and urban areas of Iran in 2016. Cluster sampling method was applied to enroll a total of 31,050 participants aged ≥ 18. Demographic data, anthropometric measures, and laboratory samples were gathered. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using three different cut-off levels for elevated ALT to assess the relationship between elevated ALT and lifestyle risk factors. Results The prevalence of elevated ALT was significantly higher in men with elevated body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WTH), hip circumference, and salt consumption, likewise, in women with higher BMI and WTH. In the multivariate logistic model adjusted for age and sex, high WTH (adjusted odds ratio: 1.73; 95% CI 1.52-1.96), BMI > 25 (1.51; 95% CI 1.29-1.76), hip circumference (1.26; 95% CI 1-1.58), and current smoking (0.67; 95% CI 0.56-0.8) were associated with elevated ALT levels using American cut-off (ALT > 33U/L for male and ALT > 25U/L for female). Only physical measurements (BMI, WTH) but not lifestyle risk factors were related to the increased ALT regardless of the selected cut-offs. Conclusion As elevated ALT was associated with several lifestyle risk factors, stewardship programs should be established to modify lifestyle risk factors, such as abdominal obesity and physical inactivity. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-022-01137-6.
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- Pargol Balali
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Exndocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center,, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Exndocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ou-Yang YN, Yuan MD, Yang ZM, Min Z, Jin YX, Tian ZM. Revealing the Pathogenesis of Salt-Sensitive Hypertension in Dahl Salt-Sensitive Rats through Integrated Multi-Omics Analysis. Metabolites 2022; 12:1076. [PMID: 36355159 PMCID: PMC9694938 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12111076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Salt-induced renal metabolism dysfunction is an important mechanism of salt-sensitive hypertension. Given that the gut-liver axis is the first hit of a high-salt diet (HSD), we aimed to identify the extra-renal mechanism from hepatic metabolism and gut microbiota, and attempted to relieve the salt-induced metabolic dysfunctions by curcumin. Untargeted metabolomics analysis was performed to identify the changes in hepatic metabolic pathways, and integrated analysis was employed to reveal the relationship between hepatic metabolic dysfunction and gut microbial composition. HSD induced significant increase in fumaric acid, l-lactic acid, creatinine, l-alanine, glycine, and l-cysteine levels, and amino acids metabolism pathways associated with glycolysis were significantly altered, including alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism; glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism, which were involved in the regulation of blood pressure. Integrated multi-omics analysis revealed that changes in Paraprevotella, Erysipelotrichaceae, and genera from Clostridiales are associated with metabolic disorders. Gene functional predication analysis based on 16S Ribosomal RNA sequences showed that the dysfunction in hepatic metabolism were correlated with enhanced lipopolysaccharide (LPS) biosynthesis and apoptosis in gut microbes. Curcumin (50 mg/kg/d) might reduce gut microbes-associated LPS biosynthesis and apoptosis, partially reverse metabolic dysfunction, ameliorate renal oxidative stress, and protect against salt-sensitive hypertension.
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- Ya-nan Ou-Yang
- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- Department of Brewing Engineering, Moutai University, Renhuai 564500, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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Association of Serum Magnesium and Risk of Morbidity and Mortality in ICU-Admitted Patients Based on COVID-19 Infection Classification. ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/archcid-122459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background: Magnesium (Mg) deficiency is a common clinical electrolyte abnormality in critically ill patients, which is related to higher mortality and is easily ignored. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the association of Mg levels with mortality and comorbidity in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) based on COVID-19 infection classification. Methods: A total of 69 patients admitted to the ICU of Shahid Mohammadi Hospital, Bandar Abbas, Iran, from June to December 2021were included in the present study. The serum Mg was measured in these patients. Data from sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA), acute physiologic assessment and chronic health evaluation (APACHE), ICU stay length, mechanical ventilation duration, mortality, and comorbidity were determined. Moreover, the COVID-19 infection was detected by PCR. Results: The mean ± SD age of patients (34.8% male) was 52.56 ± 16.43 years. Out of 69 patients, 18 (26.1%) died during hospitalization, and 24 (34.8%) required mechanical ventilation. The prevalence of COVID-19 was 39.1% (27 patients). Our results showed no difference in serum Mg between patients based on mortality and comorbidity status. However, the Mg level of patients with kidney failure was significantly higher than patients without kidney failure (P < 0.05). Based on the COVID-19 classification, there was only a positive correlation between hypomagnesemia and the length of ICU hospitalization in patients without COVID-19 (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Our findings showed no difference in the Mg levels of patients based on mortality status. Patients with kidney failure had higher serum Mg than those without kidney failure. Furthermore, our results showed no difference in the Mg levels of critically ill patients based on COVID-19 infection status.
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Okamoto C, Tsukamoto O, Hasegawa T, Hitsumoto T, Matsuoka K, Amaki M, Kanzaki H, Izumi C, Takashima S, Ito S, Kitakaze M. Candidate Screening for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Clinic by Fib-4 Index From Subclinical Subjects. GASTRO HEP ADVANCES 2022; 2:170-181. [PMID: 39132617 PMCID: PMC11307393 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2022.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Background and Aims Recognition of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) at an early stage in mass screening is desirable, but difficult to achieve. We examined whether the fibrosis (Fib)-4 index, a simple index of liver stiffness/fibrosis, could be used as a screening tool to select candidates requiring expert diagnostics. Methods Individuals who participated in annual health checks between 2006 and 2007 in Arita-cho, Saga, Japan, with no history of cardiovascular disease and EF ≥ 50% were enrolled (total 710; 258 men; median age, 59 years). Results Participants were divided into 5 groups according to HFpEF risk: 215 (30%), 100 (14%), 171 (24%), 163 (23%), and 61 (9%) with Heart Failure Association (HFA)-PEFF scores of 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4-6 points, respectively. The highest HFpEF risk group (HFA-PEFF score, 4-6 points) showed poor prognosis for the clinical events of all-cause mortality and hospitalization for HF (log-rank test, P = .002). The Fib-4 index was correlated with HFpEF risk stratification (rs = 0.526), and increment in the Fib-4 index was independently linked to high HFpEF risk by multiple logistic regression analysis (adjusted odds ratio, 1.311; 95% confidence interval, 1.078-1.595; P = .007). The Fib-4 index stratified clinical prognosis (log-rank test, P < .001) was an independent predictor of all-cause mortality and hospitalization for HF (hazard ratio, 1.305; 95% confidence interval, 1.139-1.495; P < .001). Conclusion The Fib-4 index can be used to select appropriate candidates for a detailed examination of HFpEF in a subclinical population.
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- Chisato Okamoto
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine/Frontier Biosciences, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Development, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine/Frontier Biosciences, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Garatia Hospital, Mino, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine/Frontier Biosciences, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine/Frontier Biosciences, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Development, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine/Frontier Biosciences, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Development, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine/Frontier Biosciences, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Development, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hanwa Memorial Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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Role of high-salt diet in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a mini-review of the evidence. Eur J Clin Nutr 2022; 76:1053-1059. [PMID: 34773093 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-021-01044-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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With the rising incidence of both obesity and diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. However, lifestyle intervention remains to be an effective approach for NAFLD due to lack of therapeutic medication. Recently, salt, an essential micronutrient free of calories, has raised a global concern owing to its wide-range healthy relevance. Accumulated evidence has suggested that a long-term high-salt diet (HSD) independently increases the risk of NAFLD. In the past decades, a number of studies have been reported regarding the mechanism of much investigation concerning HSD-induced NAFLD. Here, we review the updates in epidemiology and molecular mechanism of HSD-induced NAFLD and provide a novel insight into the role of HSD in the regulation of lipid metabolism.
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Takahashi F, Hashimoto Y, Kaji A, Sakai R, Kawate Y, Okamura T, Kitagawa N, Okada H, Nakanishi N, Majima S, Osaka T, Senmaru T, Ushigome E, Hamaguchi M, Fukui M. The Association of Salt Intake and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:943790. [PMID: 35911124 PMCID: PMC9326474 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.943790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which has a close relationship with type 2 diabetes (T2D), is related to salt intake in the general population. In contrast, the relationship between salt intake and the presence of NAFLD in patients with T2D has not been clarified. Methods Salt intake (g/day) was assessed using urinary sodium excretion, and a high salt intake was defined as an intake greater than the median amount of 9.5 g/day. Hepatic steatosis index (HSI) ≥ 36 points was used to diagnosed NAFLD. Odds ratios of high salt intake to the presence of NAFLD were evaluated by logistic regression analysis. Results The frequency of NAFLD was 36.5% in 310 patients with T2D (66.7 ± 10.7 years old and 148 men). The patients with high salt intake had a higher body mass index (25.0 ± 4.0 vs. 23.4 ± 3.8 kg/m2, p < 0.001) than those with low salt intake. HSI in patients with high salt intake was higher than that in patients with low salt intake (36.2 ± 6.2 vs. 34.3 ± 5.5 points, p = 0.005). In addition, the presence of NALFD in patients with high salt intake was higher than that in patients with low salt intake (44.5% vs. 28.4%, p = 0.005). High salt intake was associated with the prevalence of NAFLD [adjusted odds ratio, 1.76 (95% confidence interval: 1.02–3.03), p = 0.043]. Conclusion This cross-sectional study revealed that salt intake is related to the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with T2D.
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- Fuyuko Takahashi
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Matsushita Memorial Hospital, Moriguchi, Japan
- *Correspondence: Yoshitaka Hashimoto
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Diabetology, Kameoka Municipal Hospital, Kameoka, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Shojaei‐Zarghani S, Safarpour AR, Fattahi MR, Keshtkar A. Sodium in relation with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:1579-1591. [PMID: 35592291 PMCID: PMC9094449 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Findings on the association of sodium with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are conflicting. The present systematic review and meta‐analysis study aimed to assess the association between salt or sodium intake or serum sodium levels and NAFLD risk. Relevant articles were identified by searching PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Proquest, and Embase databases through May 1, 2021, without language restriction. The pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated using Der‐Simonian and Laird method and random‐effects meta‐analysis. The certainty of the evidence was rated using the GRADE method. Out of 6470 documents, 7 epidemiological/observational (1 cohort, 1 case–control, and 5 cross‐sectional) studies on the relationship between dietary salt/sodium intakes and NAFLD risk met our inclusion criteria. The meta‐analysis of all studies showed a significant positive association between the highest salt/sodium intake and NALFD risk (OR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.19–2.15) with a meaningful heterogeneity among studies (I2 = 96.70%, p‐value <.001). The NAFLD risk was greater in the studies with higher quality (OR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.24–2.65) or using the equation‐based methods for NAFLD ascertainment (OR = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.29–3.17) or urinary sodium collection as a sodium intake assessment (OR = 2.48, 95% CI: 1.52–4.06). The overall certainty of the evidence was very low. In conclusion, high sodium intake seems to be related to increased NAFLD risk. Further well‐designed studies are needed to clarify this association and shed light on the underlying mechanisms.
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- Sara Shojaei‐Zarghani
- Gastroenterohepatology Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Health Sciences Education DevelopmentSchool of Public HealthTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Gao P, You M, Li L, Zhang Q, Fang X, Wei X, Zhou Q, Zhang H, Wang M, Lu Z, Wang L, Sun F, Liu D, Zheng H, Yan Z, Yang G, Zhu Z. Salt-Induced Hepatic Inflammatory Memory Contributes to Cardiovascular Damage Through Epigenetic Modulation of SIRT3. Circulation 2022; 145:375-391. [PMID: 35100024 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.121.055600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND High salt intake is the leading dietary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Although clinical evidence suggests that high salt intake is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, it remains elusive whether salt-induced hepatic damage leads to the development of cardiovascular diseases. METHODS Mice were fed with normal or high-salt diet for 8 weeks to determine the effect of salt loading on liver histological changes and blood pressure, and salt withdrawal and metformin treatment were also conducted on some high-salt diet-fed mice. Adeno-associated virus 8, global knockout, or tissue-specific knockout mice were used to manipulate the expression of some target genes in vivo, including SIRT3 (sirtuin 3), NRF2 (NF-E2-related factor 2), and AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase). RESULTS Mice fed with a high-salt diet displayed obvious hepatic steatosis and inflammation, accompanied with hypertension and cardiac dysfunction. All these pathological changes persisted after salt withdrawal, displaying a memory phenomenon. Gene expression analysis and phenotypes of SIRT3 knockout mice revealed that reduced expression of SIRT3 was a chief culprit responsible for the persistent inflammation in the liver, and recovering SIRT3 expression in the liver effectively inhibits the sustained hepatic inflammation and cardiovascular damage. Mechanistical studies reveal that high salt increases acetylated histone 3 lysine 27 (H3K27ac) on SIRT3 promoter in hepatocytes, thus inhibiting the binding of NRF2, and results in the sustained inhibition of SIRT3 expression. Treatment with metformin activated AMPK, which inhibited salt-induced hepatic inflammatory memory and cardiovascular damage by lowering the H3K27ac level on SIRT3 promoter, and increased NRF2 binding ability to activate SIRT3 expression. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that SIRT3 inhibition caused by histone modification is the key factor for the persistent hepatic steatosis and inflammation that contributes to cardiovascular damage under high salt loading. Avoidance of excessive salt intake and active intervention of epigenetic modification may help to stave off the persistent inflammatory status that underlies high-salt-induced cardiovascular damage in clinical practice.
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- Peng Gao
- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, China (Q. Zhang, X.F., M.W., G.Y.)
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- Department of Endocrinology, Translational Research Key Laboratory for Diabetes, Xinqiao Hospital (H.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Translational Research Key Laboratory for Diabetes, Xinqiao Hospital (H.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, China (Q. Zhang, X.F., M.W., G.Y.)
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, China (Q. Zhang, X.F., M.W., G.Y.)
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- Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Center for Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases, Daping Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Hypertension (P.G., M.Y., L.L., X.W., Q. Zhou, H.Z., Z.L., L.W., F.S., D.L., Z.Y., Z.Z.), Army Medical University, Chongqing China
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Salehi-sahlabadi A, Mirfazli E, Teymoori F, Roosta S, Mokari A, Azadi M, Hekmatdoost A. The Association Between Dietary Intake of Sodium, Potassium, and Na:K Ratio with the Risk of NAFLD: A Case-Control Study Among Iranian Adults. Int J Prev Med 2021; 12:179. [PMID: 37663398 PMCID: PMC10472077 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_343_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Backgrounds Dietary sodium (Na) and potassium (K) relationship with chronic disease has drawn more attention recently. Epidemiological studies reported controversial findings about high salt and Na diets with the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and studies about the association between K and NAFLD are scare. Present study aimed to examine the associations between dietary intake of Na, K, and Na:K ratio with the risk of NAFLD. Methods We analyzed data from a case-control study of 225 patients with NAFLD cases and 450 controls. Dietary intake of Na and K measured using a validated 168 item food frequency questionnaire. Adjusted logistic regression models were used to report odds ratio (OR) 95% confidence interval (CI) of NAFLD across tertiles of Na, K, and Na:K ratio. Results The mean ± standard deviation of age and body mass index of participants (47% female) were 38.1 ± 8.8 years and 26.8 ± 4.3 Kg/m2. In the age- and sex-adjusted model, there was any significant association between Na, K, and Na: K ratio with the risk of NAFLD. In the final adjusted model, the OR (95%CI) of the highest vs the lowest tertiles of K, Na, and Na:K was 0.39 (0.19-0.80), 0.71 (0.40-1.25), and 1.10 (0.61-1.97), respectively. Conclusion The present study indicates that higher dietary K was related to lower odds of NAFLD; however, there was no association between dietary Na and Na: K ratio with odds of NAFLD.
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- Ammar Salehi-sahlabadi
- Department of Clinical Nutrition Student, Research Committee, and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Health and Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition Student, Research Committee, and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology, Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yoo BM, Kim M, Kang MJ. Association between childhood obesity and familial salt intake: analysis of data from Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2014-2017. Endocr J 2021; 68:1127-1134. [PMID: 33907059 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej21-0111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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High salt intake is known as a risk factor of childhood obesity. As family members share not only genes but also their diet habit, parents' salt intake may affect to their children's obesity. In this study, we investigated correlations between childhood obesity and parents' or children's sodium intakes based on a nationwide survey data. From the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2014 to 2017, 802 boys and 657 girls aged 10-18 years, and their parents were included. BMI z-score and 24-hour urinary sodium excretion, which is estimated through Tanaka's equation, were used to examine associations between obesity and sodium intakes. The BMI status and the prevalence of obesity between children and their parents showed strong positive correlations in both sexes (all p < 0.001). The urinary sodium excretion between children and their parents showed positive correlations in both sexes (all p < 0.05). Children with higher urinary sodium excretion showed higher BMI (in both sexes, p < 0.001) and higher parental obesity compared to those with lower urinary sodium excretion, however, statistical significances of the latter relationship were varied by sex. In conclusion, our study suggests close relationship between childhood obesity and their sodium intakes, which also correlate well with parental BMIs and diet behavior. Therefore, parental education and active participation could be crucial in regulating childhood obesity.
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- Byung Min Yoo
- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University College of Medicine, 1, Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University College of Medicine, 1, Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University College of Medicine, 1, Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24252, Republic of Korea
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Li Y, Lyu Y, Huang J, Huang K, Yu J. Transcriptome sequencing reveals high-salt diet-induced abnormal liver metabolic pathways in mice. BMC Gastroenterol 2021; 21:335. [PMID: 34454434 PMCID: PMC8397858 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-01912-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although salt plays an important role in maintaining the normal physiological metabolism of the human body, many abnormalities in the liver caused by a high-salt diet, especially with normal pathological results, are not well characterized. METHODS Eight-week-old female C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into a normal group and a high salt group. These groups were then fed with normal or sodium-rich chow (containing 6% NaCl) for 6 weeks. Liver injury was evaluated, and the influences of a high-salt diet on the liver were analyzed by transcriptome sequencing at the end of week 6. RESULTS We found that although no liver parenchymal injury could be found after high-salt feeding, many metabolic abnormalities had formed based on transcriptome sequencing results. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses of differentially expressed genes revealed that at least 15 enzymatic activities and the metabolism of multiple substances were affected by a high-salt diet. Moreover, a variety of signaling and metabolic pathways, as well as numerous biological functions, were involved in liver dysfunction due to a high-salt diet. This included some known pathways and many novel ones, such as retinol metabolism, linoleic acid metabolism, steroid hormone biosynthesis, and signaling pathways. CONCLUSIONS A high-salt diet can induce serious abnormal liver metabolic activities in mice at the transcriptional level, although substantial physical damage may not yet be visible. This study, to our knowledge, was the first to reveal the impact of a high-salt diet on the liver at the omics level, and provides theoretical support for potential clinical risk evaluation, pathogenic mechanisms, and drug design for combating liver dysfunction. This study also provides a serious candidate direction for further research on the physiological impacts of high-salt diets.
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- Yanping Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Civil Aviation General Hospital, No. 1, Gaojingjia, Chaoyang District, China
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- Beijing Institute of Biotecnology, No. 20, Dongda Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Institute of Biotecnology, No. 20, Dongda Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Civil Aviation General Hospital, No. 1, Gaojingjia, Chaoyang District, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Civil Aviation General Hospital, No. 1, Gaojingjia, Chaoyang District, China.
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Rim JH, Youk T, Gee HY, Cho J, Yoo J. Dynamic Chronological Changes in Serum Triglycerides Are Associated With the Time Point for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Development in the Nationwide Korean Population Cohort. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:637241. [PMID: 33777980 PMCID: PMC7987649 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.637241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: We investigated the effects of anthropometric, laboratory, and lifestyle factors on the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a nationwide, population-based, 4-year retrospective cohort. Methods: The propensity score-matched study and control groups contained 1,474 subjects who had data in the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort in 2009, 2011, and 2013. NAFLD was defined using medical records of a diagnosis confirmed by primary clinicians and meeting two previously validated fatty liver prediction models. Chronological changes in anthropometric variables, laboratory results, and lifestyle factors during two periods were compared between patient and control groups in order to find out parameters with consistent dynamics in pre-NAFLD stage which was defined as period just before the NAFLD development. Results: Among the 5 anthropometric, 10 laboratory, and 3 lifestyle factors, prominent chronological decremental changes in serum triglycerides were consistently observed during the pre-NAFLD stage, although the degrees of changes were more predominant in men (−9.46 mg/dL) than women (−5.98 mg/dL). Furthermore, weight and waist circumference changes during the pre-NAFLD stage were noticeable only in women (+0.36 kg and +0.9 cm for weight and waist circumference, respectively), which suggest gender difference in NAFLD. Conclusion: Early screening strategies for people with abrupt chronological changes in serum triglycerides to predict NAFLD development before the progression is recommended.
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- John Hoon Rim
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Medicine, Physician-Scientist Program, Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Pharmacology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Research Institute, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, South Korea.,Department of Statistics, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Physician-Scientist Program, Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Pharmacology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, South Korea
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Overwyk KJ, Quader ZS, Maalouf J, Bates M, Webster J, George MG, Merritt RK, Cogswell ME. Dietary Sodium Intake and Health Indicators: A Systematic Review of Published Literature between January 2015 and December 2019. Adv Nutr 2020; 11:1174-1200. [PMID: 32449929 PMCID: PMC7490163 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmaa049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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As the science surrounding population sodium reduction evolves, monitoring and evaluating new studies on intake and health can help increase our understanding of the associated benefits and risks. Here we describe a systematic review of recent studies on sodium intake and health, examine the risk of bias (ROB) of selected studies, and provide direction for future research. Seven online databases were searched monthly from January 2015 to December 2019. We selected human studies that met specified population, intervention, comparison, outcome, time, setting/study design (PICOTS) criteria and abstracted attributes related to the study population, design, intervention, exposure, and outcomes, and evaluated ROB for the subset of studies on sodium intake and cardiovascular disease risks or indicators. Of 41,601 abstracts reviewed, 231 studies were identified that met the PICOTS criteria and ROB was assessed for 54 studies. One hundred and fifty-seven (68%) studies were observational and 161 (70%) focused on the general population. Five types of sodium interventions and a variety of urinary and dietary measurement methods were used to establish and quantify sodium intake. Five observational studies used multiple 24-h urine collections to assess sodium intake. Evidence mainly focused on cardiovascular-related indicators (48%) but encompassed an assortment of outcomes. Studies varied in ROB domains and 87% of studies evaluated were missing information on ≥1 domains. Two or more studies on each of 12 outcomes (e.g., cognition) not previously included in systematic reviews and 9 new studies at low ROB suggest the need for ongoing or updated systematic reviews of evidence on sodium intake and health. Summarizing evidence from assessments on sodium and health outcomes was limited by the various methods used to measure sodium intake and outcomes, as well as lack of details related to study design and conduct. In line with research recommendations identified by the National Academies of Science, future research is needed to identify and standardize methods for measuring sodium intake.
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- Katherine J Overwyk
- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
- IHRC, Inc. Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
- IHRC, Inc. Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, TN, USA
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Asbaghi O, Emamat H, Kelishadi MR, Hekmatdoost A. The Association between Nuts Intake and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Risk: a Case-Control Study. Clin Nutr Res 2020; 9:195-204. [PMID: 32789149 PMCID: PMC7402977 DOI: 10.7762/cnr.2020.9.3.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease. Nuts are nutrient- and calorie-dense foods with several health-promoting compounds. In this case-control study, we investigated the association between nut intake and NAFLD risk. Hundred ninety-six subjects with NAFLD and eight hundred three controls were recruited. The participants' dietary intakes were assessed by a valid and reliable semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Participants were categorized according to deciles of daily nuts intake. Multivariable logistic regression models were used with NAFLD as the dependent and deciles of daily nuts intake as an independent variables. Range of age was 18 to 75 years. Forty three percent of participants were male. Range of nuts intake was between 0 to 90.90 g/day. In model 3, after adjusting for potential confounding variables including, age, sex, BMI, alcohol consumption, smoking, diabetes and physical activity, the relation between daily nuts intake and risk of NAFLD was positive and significant in the deciles 9 and 10 compared to the lowest decile (odds ratio [OR], 3.22; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04-7.49; p = 0.039 and OR, 3.03; 95% CI, 1.03-8.90; p = 0.046, respectively). However, in the final model after additional adjusting for energy intake, no significant association was found. According to the findings, there is not any significant relationship between nuts intake and NAFLD risk; while higher intake of nuts is related to the higher risk of NAFLD mediated by energy intake.
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- Omid Asbaghi
- Student Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad 6813833946, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1981619573, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 8174673461, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1981619573, Iran
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Jung YW, Kim M, Kim BK, Park JY, Kim DY, Ahn SH, Han KH, Kim SU. Influence of Besifovir Dipivoxil Maleate Combined with L-Carnitine on Hepatic Steatosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B. J Korean Med Sci 2020; 35:e104. [PMID: 32356416 PMCID: PMC7200179 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Besifovir dipivoxil maleate (BSV) with L-carnitine is the first-line antiviral agent for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection. We investigated whether BSV combined with L-carnitine improves hepatic steatosis (HS). METHODS Treatment-naïve patients with CHB who were initiated on antiviral therapy (AVT) were enrolled. The magnitude of HS was assessed using hepatic steatosis index (HSI), and HS improvement was defined as a ≥ 10% reduction in the HSI score from the baseline. RESULTS The mean age of the study patients was 56 years with a male predominance (n = 178, 64.7%). The mean body mass index (BMI), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and platelet count were 23.5 kg/m², 49.6 IU/L, 49.0 IU/L, and 191.3 × 10⁹/L, respectively. The mean HSI and fibrosis (FIB)-4 index were 32.6 and 0.5, respectively. After 6 months of AVT, platelet count (mean, 191.3→167.0 × 10⁹/L), fasting glucose (mean, 113.1→105.9 mg/dL), AST (mean, 49.6→28.0 IU/L), ALT (mean, 49.0→33.9 IU/L), and total cholesterol (mean, 170.0→162.1 mg/dL) levels significantly decreased (all P < 0.05). In the BSV group, AST (mean, 95.2→30.2 IU/L) and ALT (mean, 81.1→31.1 IU/L) levels significantly reduced (all P < 0.05), whereas HSI and FIB-4 index were maintained (all P > 0.05). In the univariate analysis, age, BMI, diabetes, cirrhosis, fasting glucose level, and ALT were significantly associated with HS improvement (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSION BSV with L-carnitine did not show any improvement of HS in patients with CHB. Further prospective randomized controlled studies are needed to validate the potential beneficial effects of BSV with L-carnitine in CHB infection.
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- Yeon Woo Jung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Yonsei Liver Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Yonsei Liver Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Yonsei Liver Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Yonsei Liver Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Yonsei Liver Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Yonsei Liver Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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Association between dietary sodium intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the US population. Public Health Nutr 2020; 24:993-1000. [PMID: 32312347 DOI: 10.1017/s136898001900483x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the association between dietary Na intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a nationally representative sample of the US population. DESIGN In this cross-sectional study, the associations between Na intake and NAFLD, defined by the hepatic steatosis index (HSI) and the fatty liver index (FLI), were assessed through multivariable logistic regression models. SETTING Communities in the USA from 2007 to 2014. PARTICIPANTS Men and women aged 20 years and older. RESULTS A total of 11 022 participants were included in the HSI-defined NAFLD analysis, and a subsample of 5320 participants was included in the FLI-defined NAFLD analysis. Compared with the lowest quartile of Na intake, the highest quartile had a multivariate-adjusted OR and 95 % CI of 1·46 (1·29, 1·65) for NAFLD as defined by HSI, and 1·41 (1·18, 1·69) for NAFLD as defined by FLI. This association was, to some degree, attenuated but remained significant after adjusting for several related metabolic parameters, including BMI, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, and diabetes. CONCLUSIONS Findings from the current study indicate that dietary Na intake is positively associated with NAFLD in US adults.
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Kim MJ, Lee KJ. Analysis of the dietary factors associated with suspected pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and potential liver fibrosis: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014-2017. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:121. [PMID: 32171275 PMCID: PMC7071743 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-02022-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased as the obese pediatric population has increased. NAFLD causes progressive liver injury and the only effective treatment is lifestyle modifications. However, few studies have examined the dietary risk factors for pediatric NAFLD or liver fibrosis. Here, we evaluated the dietary factors associated with suspected NAFLD and potential liver fibrosis in Korean children. Methods Data collected from 1674 children and adolescents aged 10–18 years during the 2014–2017 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys analyzed. The 24-h recall method measured the food consumed 1 day before the survey. The “suspected NAFLD” group included excessive body mass index (BMI) subjects ≥ 85th percentile) with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels exceeding the upper normal limit (24.1 U/L for boys and 17.7 U/L for girls); the “healthy control” group included subjects with a BMI and ALT level below these thresholds. Sodium intake was assessed by the urinary sodium-to-urinary specific gravity unit ratio (U-Na-to-SGU ratio). A pediatric NAFLD index (PNFI) higher than 3 indicated potential liver fibrosis. Results The overall prevalence of suspected NAFLD and potential liver fibrosis was 8.2 and 4.5%, respectively. The suspected NAFLD group had a larger proportion of males and subject with a greater height, BMI standard deviation score (BMI-SDS), systolic and diastolic blood pressure SDS, waist circumference, hemoglobin A1c, and levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and ALT than the control group. The suspected NAFLD group presented significantly higher U-Na-to-SGU ratios and cholesterol intake. The PNFI > 3 subgroup included a significantly larger proportion of males and subjects with higher BMI-SDS, AST and ALT values, and intake of water, carbohydrate, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B2. After adjusting for confounders, male, BMI-SDS, AST, and protein and carbohydrate intake were independent risk factors for potential liver fibrosis. Niacin intake was an independent protective factor for potential liver fibrosis. Conclusions Children with suspected NAFLD had higher urinary sodium level and cholesterol intake than healthy controls. Protein and carbohydrate intake were independent risk factors for potential liver fibrosis; niacin was an independent protective factor.
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- Mi Jin Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Republic of Korea.
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van den Berg EH, Gruppen EG, Blokzijl H, Bakker SJ, Dullaart RP. Higher Sodium Intake Assessed by 24 Hour Urinary Sodium Excretion Is Associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The PREVEND Cohort Study. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8122157. [PMID: 31817623 PMCID: PMC6947413 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8122157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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A higher sodium intake is conceivably associated with insulin resistant conditions like obesity, but associations of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with a higher sodium intake determined by 24 hours (24 h) urine collections are still unclear. Dietary sodium intake was measured by sodium excretion in two complete consecutive 24 h urine collections in 6132 participants of the Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease (PREVEND) cohort. Fatty Liver Index (FLI) ≥60 and Hepatic Steatosis Index (HSI) >36 were used as proxies of suspected NAFLD. 1936 (31.6%) participants had an FLI ≥60, coinciding with the increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), metabolic syndrome, hypertension and history of cardiovascular disease. Sodium intake was higher in participants with an FLI ≥60 (163.63 ± 61.81 mmol/24 h vs. 136.76 ± 50.90 mmol/24 h, p < 0.001), with increasing incidence in ascending quartile categories of sodium intake (p < 0.001). Multivariably, an FLI ≥60 was positively associated with a higher sodium intake when taking account for T2D, a positive cardiovascular history, hypertension, alcohol intake, smoking and medication use (odds ratio (OR) 1.54, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.44–1.64, p < 0.001). Additional adjustment for the Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) diminished this association (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.21–1.41, p < 0.001). HSI >36 showed similar results. Associations remained essentially unaltered after adjustment for body surface area or waist/hip ratio. In conclusion, suspected NAFLD is a feature of higher sodium intake. Insulin resistance-related processes may contribute to the association of NAFLD with sodium intake.
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- Eline H. van den Berg
- Department of Endocrinology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (E.G.G.)
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700RB Groningen, The Netherlands;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +31-50-3616161
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- Department of Endocrinology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (E.G.G.)
- Department of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700RB Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700RB Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700RB Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Endocrinology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (E.G.G.)
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Shen X, Jin C, Wu Y, Zhang Y, Wang X, Huang W, Li J, Wu S, Gao X. Prospective study of perceived dietary salt intake and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. J Hum Nutr Diet 2019; 32:802-809. [PMID: 31209928 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND A high sodium intake is associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome. However, little is known regarding whether greater salt intake is a potential risk factor for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We thus prospectively investigated whether individuals with higher perceived dietary salt intake had a higher risk of developing NAFLD. METHODS The present study included 35 023 participants (22 629 men and 12 394 women) from the Kailuan study who were free of NAFLD at baseline (2006) and who did not drink alcohol at baseline and during follow-up (2006-2014; follow-rate 95.2%). NAFLD was defined as a participant who had been diagnosed with fatty liver at least twice by ultrasound tests conducted every 2 years during follow-up. Dietary salt intake was determined by a self-report question and was classified into three categories: low (<6 g day-1 ), medium (6-9 g day-1 ) or high (≥10 g day-1 ). Cox proportional models were used to estimate the risk of NAFLD, adjusting for potential confounders, such as age, sex, education, physical activity, smoking, income, occupation, marriage, body mass index, waist circumference and blood pressure, as well as serum concentrations of glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, glucose, total cholesterol and triglyceride. RESULTS During 8 years of follow-up, we identified 5102 incident NAFLD cases. After adjusting for potential confounders, the hazard ratio (95% conference interval) for NAFLD was 1.12 (1.00, 1.26) for medium salt intake and 1.19 (1.02,1.39) for high salt consumption (P trend = 0.03) relative to the low salt consumption group. CONCLUSIONS A perceived high salt intake was associated with a higher future risk of NAFLD.
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- X Shen
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shanghai Xin Hua Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Kailuan General Hospital, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Kailuan General Hospital, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- Gastroenterology Department, Kailuan General Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Kailuan General Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Ultrasound Medical Department, Kailuan General Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Medical Imagine, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Kailuan General Hospital, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
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Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is associated with lower presence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in middle-aged and elderly adults. Public Health Nutr 2019; 23:674-682. [PMID: 31566148 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980019002568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Previous studies have shown that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet might contribute to managing risk factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but evidence is limited. We examined the association of DASH diet score (DASH-DS) with NAFLD, as well as the intermediary effects of serum retinol-binding protein-4 (RBP4), serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), serum TAG, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and BMI. DESIGN We performed a cross-sectional analysis of a population-based cohort study. Dietary data and lifestyle factors were assessed by face-to-face interviews and the DASH-DS was then calculated. We assessed serum RBP4, hs-CRP and TAG and calculated HOMA-IR. The presence and degree of NAFLD were determined by abdominal sonography. SETTING Guangzhou, China. PARTICIPANTS Guangzhou Nutrition and Health Study participants, aged 40-75 years at baseline (n 3051). RESULTS After adjusting for potential covariates, we found an inverse association between DASH-DS and the presence of NAFLD (Ptrend = 0·009). The OR (95 % CI) of NAFLD for quintiles 2-5 were 0·78 (0·62, 0·98), 0·74 (0·59, 0·94), 0·69 (0·55, 0·86) and 0·77 (0·61, 0·97), respectively. Path analyses indicated that a higher DASH-DS was associated with lower serum RBP4, hs-CRP, TAG, HOMA-IR and BMI, which were positively associated with the degree of NAFLD. CONCLUSIONS Adherence to the DASH diet was independently associated with a marked lower prevalence of NAFLD in Chinese adults, especially in women and those without abdominal obesity, and might be mediated by reducing RBP4, hs-CRP, TAG, HOMA-IR and BMI.
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Liu J, Li T, Wu H, Shi H, Bai J, Zhao W, Jiang D, Jiang X. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG strain mitigated the development of obstructive sleep apnea-induced hypertension in a high salt diet via regulating TMAO level and CD4 + T cell induced-type I inflammation. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 112:108580. [PMID: 30784906 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and high salt content in modern diet has been particularly implicated in systemic hypertension, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Gut dysbiosis, associated with increased risk of systemic immunological imbalance, plays a causal role in the development of cardiovascular diseases. Here, we investigated the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG strain (LGG) on the development of hypertension induced by OSA and high salt diet. In this study, hypertension was modeled in rats by feeding a high salt diet (HSD) for 6 wk and exposuring to chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) during the sleep cycle. We found that OSA combined with HSD increased the severity of hypertension through increasing level of blood Trimethylamine-Oxide (TMAO), release of Th1-related cytokine (IFN-γ) and inhibition of anti-inflammatory cytokine (TGF-β1), and affected the gut microbiome in rats, particularly by depleting Lactobacillus. In addition, expression of PERK1/2, PAkt and PmTOR increased in the aorta from rats with a CIH exposure and HSD. Consequently, treatment of model rats with LGG prevented aggravation of hypertension by reducing blood TMAO levels, modulating Th1/Th2 cytokine imbalance and suppressing phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2, Akt and mTOR. In line with these findings, our results connect high salt diet to the gut-immune axis and highlight the gut microbiome as a potential therapeutic target to counteract the development of OSA-induced hypertension basing on a high salt diet.
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- Jing Liu
- Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214000, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, 351100, China
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- Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214000, China
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- Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214000, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Affiliated Wuxi Fifth People's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214016, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Affiliated Wuxi Fifth People's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214016, China
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- Department of Intensive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214062, China.
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- Department of Respiratory, Affiliated Wuxi Fifth People's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214016, China.
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Rizk M, Guilloteau A, Mouillot T, Thiefin G, Bronowicki JP, Richou C, Doffoel M, Diab Assaf M, Hillon P, Cottet V. Dietary components modulate the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients. Nutr Res 2018; 61:82-94. [PMID: 30683441 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Eighty percent of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases occur after cirrhosis from various etiologies. The association between diet and cancer is well accepted, but the links with cirrhosis progression and HCC risk have been poorly investigated. However, we hypothesized that diet could be a modifiable preventive factor for HCC. Thus, the aim of our study was to explore the relationships between dietary factors and the risk of HCC in a population of cirrhotic patients. A total of 582 cirrhotic patients were studied: 401 without HCC (controls) and 181 with HCC (cases). These patients were recruited between 2008 and 2012 for the "CiRCE" case-control study conducted in six French university hospitals. Information about the consumption of 208 food items and 23 nutrients were collected through a diet history questionnaire. Unconditional multivariate logistic regressions were performed for each residual food group and nutrients in tertiles. HCC patients were more often men, diabetic and older than controls. After adjustment, a significant positive association was found between HCC risk and carbonated beverages (ORTertile3vsTertile1 = 2.44 [1.17-5.09] p-trend = 0.021), total cereals (ORT3vsT1 = 1.87 [1.09-3.22] p-trend = 0.035), processed meat (ORT3vsT1 = 1.97 [1.14-3.41] p-trend = 0.028) and sodium (ORT3vsT1 = 2.00 [1.14-3.53] p-trend = 0.043). Conversely, the consumption of fiber (ORT3vsT1 = 0.49 [0.28-0.86] p-trend = 0.012), vitamin E (ORT3vsT1 = 0.52 [0.30-0.89] p-trend = 0.017), vitamin B9 (folate and folic acid) (ORT3vsT1 = 0.56 [0.33-0.95] p-trend = 0.036), manganese (ORT3vsT1 = 0.56 [0.32-0.97] p-trend = 0.038) and potassium (ORT3vsT1 = 0.44 [0.25-0.76] p-trend = 0.004) were significantly lower in HCC patients compared with cirrhotic controls. Although these findings must be confirmed in prospective studies, using dietary patterns or biological parameters, they suggest that certain dietary components may modulate HCC risk in cirrhotic patients.
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- Maud Rizk
- INSERM UMR 1231, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR 1231, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Dijon, France; Clinical Investigation Center 1432, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Dijon, France; Dijon University Hospital, Dijon, France
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- Dijon University Hospital, Dijon, France; Center for the Study of Taste and Eating Behavior, CNRS, INRA, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
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- Hepatology Department, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France; INSERM UMR 954, Nancy, France
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- Hepatology Department, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
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- Hepatology department, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Molecular Tumorigenesis and Anticancer Pharmacology, EDST, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- INSERM UMR 1231, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Dijon, France; Dijon University Hospital, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR 1231, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Dijon, France; Clinical Investigation Center 1432, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Dijon, France; Dijon University Hospital, Dijon, France.
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Lu Z, Cui Y, Wei X, Gao P, Zhang H, Wei X, Li Q, Sun F, Yan Z, Zheng H, Yang G, Liu D, Zhu Z. Deficiency of PKD2L1 (TRPP3) Exacerbates Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy by Augmenting NCX1-Mediated Mitochondrial Calcium Overload. Cell Rep 2018; 24:1639-1652. [DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2018.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Jensen T, Abdelmalek MF, Sullivan S, Nadeau KJ, Green M, Roncal C, Nakagawa T, Kuwabara M, Sato Y, Kang DH, Tolan DR, Sanchez-Lozada LG, Rosen HR, Lanaspa MA, Diehl AM, Johnson RJ. Fructose and sugar: A major mediator of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. J Hepatol 2018; 68:1063-1075. [PMID: 29408694 PMCID: PMC5893377 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 536] [Impact Index Per Article: 89.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome; its rising prevalence parallels the rise in obesity and diabetes. Historically thought to result from overnutrition and a sedentary lifestyle, recent evidence suggests that diets high in sugar (from sucrose and/or high-fructose corn syrup [HFCS]) not only increase the risk of NAFLD, but also non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Herein, we review the experimental and clinical evidence that fructose precipitates fat accumulation in the liver, due to both increased lipogenesis and impaired fat oxidation. Recent evidence suggests that the predisposition to fatty liver is linked to the metabolism of fructose by fructokinase C, which results in ATP consumption, nucleotide turnover and uric acid generation that mediate fat accumulation. Alterations to gut permeability, the microbiome, and associated endotoxemia contribute to the risk of NAFLD and NASH. Early clinical studies suggest that reducing sugary beverages and total fructose intake, especially from added sugars, may have a significant benefit on reducing hepatic fat accumulation. We suggest larger, more definitive trials to determine if lowering sugar/HFCS intake, and/or blocking uric acid generation, may help reduce NAFLD and its downstream complications of cirrhosis and chronic liver disease.
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- Thomas Jensen
- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Division of Future Basic Medicine, Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Dept of Biology, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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High salt intake causes leptin resistance and obesity in mice by stimulating endogenous fructose production and metabolism. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2018; 115:3138-3143. [PMID: 29507217 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1713837115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Dietary guidelines for obesity typically focus on three food groups (carbohydrates, fat, and protein) and caloric restriction. Intake of noncaloric nutrients, such as salt, are rarely discussed. However, recently high salt intake has been reported to predict the development of obesity and insulin resistance. The mechanism for this effect is unknown. Here we show that high intake of salt activates the aldose reductase-fructokinase pathway in the liver and hypothalamus, leading to endogenous fructose production with the development of leptin resistance and hyperphagia that cause obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver. A high-salt diet was also found to predict the development of diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a healthy population. These studies provide insights into the pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes and raise the potential for reduction in salt intake as an additional interventional approach for reducing the risk for developing obesity and metabolic syndrome.
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Wong MMY, Arcand J, Leung AA, Thout SR, Campbell NRC, Webster J. The science of salt: A regularly updated systematic review of salt and health outcomes (December 2015-March 2016). J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2017; 19:322-332. [PMID: 28266792 DOI: 10.1111/jch.12970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The purpose of this review was to identify, summarize, and critically appraise studies on dietary salt relating to health outcomes that were published from December 2015 to March 2016. The search strategy was adapted from a previous systematic review on dietary salt and health. Overall, 13 studies were included in the review: one study assessed cardiovascular events, nine studies assessed prevalence or incidence of blood pressure or hypertension, one study assessed kidney disease, and two studies assessed other health outcomes (obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease). Four studies were selected for detailed appraisal and commentary. One study met the minimum methodologic criteria and found an increased risk associated with lower sodium intake in patients with heart failure. All other studies identified in this review demonstrated positive associations between dietary salt and adverse health outcomes.
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- Michelle M Y Wong
- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Physiology and Pharmacology and Community Health Sciences, O'Brien Institute for Public Health and Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Kim JH, Suk S, Jang WJ, Lee CH, Kim JE, Park JK, Kweon MH, Kim JH, Lee KW. Salicornia
Extract Ameliorates Salt-Induced Aggravation of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet. J Food Sci 2017; 82:1765-1774. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.13777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Revised: 04/24/2017] [Accepted: 05/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Jae Hwan Kim
- WCU Biomodulation Major, Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
- Research Inst. of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- WCU Biomodulation Major, Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
- Center for Food Safety and Toxicology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- WCU Biomodulation Major, Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- WCU Biomodulation Major, Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Inst. of Convergence Technology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Suwon 16229 Republic of Korea
- Research Inst. of Biotechnology and Medical Converged Science; Dongguk Univ. Seoul; Goyang 10326 Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine; Kyungpook Natl. Univ.; Daegu 41566 Republic of Korea
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- WCU Biomodulation Major, Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
- Research Inst. of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- WCU Biomodulation Major, Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
- Advanced Inst. of Convergence Technology; Seoul Natl. Univ.; Suwon 16229 Republic of Korea
- Research Center; Phyto Corp.; Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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Dietary sodium and potassium intake in relation to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Br J Nutr 2016; 116:1447-1456. [PMID: 27725000 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114516003391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A few epidemiological data are available assessing the associations of intakes of sodium (Na) and potassium (K) with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We aimed to examine the associations of dietary intake of Na and K with the prevalence of ultrasound-diagnosed NAFLD. We performed a cross-sectional study of 100 177 participants (46 596 men and 53 581 women) who underwent a health screening examination and completed a FFQ at the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Total Healthcare Centers, South Korea, between 2011 and 2013. NAFLD was defined by ultrasonographic detection of fatty liver in the absence of excessive alcohol intake or other known causes of liver disease. The proportion of NAFLD was 35·6 % for men and 9·8 % for women. Increasing prevalence of NAFLD was observed with increasing Na intake. The multivariable-adjusted prevalence ratios (PR) of NAFLD comparing the highest with the lowest quintile of energy-adjusted Na intake were 1·25 (95 % CI 1·18, 1·32; P trend<0·001) in men and 1·32 (95 % CI 1·18, 1·47; P trend <0·001) in women. However, when we additionally adjusted for body fat percentage, the association became attenuated; the corresponding PR of NAFLD were 1·15 (95 % CI 1·09, 1·21) in men and 1·06 (95 % CI 0·95, 1·17) in women. No inverse association was observed for energy-adjusted K intake. Our findings suggest that higher Na intake is associated with a greater prevalence of NAFLD in young and middle-aged asymptomatic adults, which might be partly mediated by adiposity.
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Ebrahimi H, Naderian M, Sohrabpour AA. New Concepts on Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Liver Fibrosis; A Review Article. Middle East J Dig Dis 2016; 8:166-178. [PMID: 27698966 PMCID: PMC5045669 DOI: 10.15171/mejdd.2016.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Liver fibrosis is a potentially reversible response to hepatic insults, triggered by different chronic diseases most importantly viral hepatitis, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. In the course of the chronic liver disease, hepatic fibrogenesis may develop, which is attributed to various types of cells, molecules, and pathways. Activated hepatic stellate cell (HSC), the primary source of extracellular matrix (ECM), is fundamental in pathophysiology of fibrogenesis, and thus is the most attractable target for reversing liver fibrosis. Although, liver biopsy has long been considered as the gold standard for diagnosis and staging of hepatic fibrosis, assessing progression and regression by biopsy is hampered by its limitations. We provide recent views on noninvasive approaches including serum biomarkers and radiologic techniques.
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- Hedyeh Ebrahimi
- Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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