It turns out that these chronic diseases are all related to drinking water.
The relationship between serum sodium level (which increases when liquid intake decreases) and various health indicators is analyzed. Adults with high-end serum sodium levels are more likely to develop chronic diseases than adults with medium serum sodium levels. the study found a link between a higher range of normal serum sodium levels and an increased risk of heart failure. "the researchers excluded adults with high serum sodium levels at baseline or underlying diseases that may affect serum sodium levels, such as obesity. Then 15 health indicators were used to evaluate the correlation between serum sodium levels and biological aging.
Source: national Institutes of Health
Compilation: Prince Zi Xin
Some people age faster?
Some people do not have disease in their old age
And some people are suffering from chronic diseases?
Maybe it has something to do with your drinking water, →.
Adults who stay hydrated are healthier, are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as heart disease and lung disease, and live longer, according to a study published by the National Institutes of Health in Electronic Biomedicine.
Using health data collected from 11255 adults over 30 years, the researchers analyzed the link between serum sodium levels (which rise when liquid intake decreases) and various health indicators. They found that adults with high serum sodium levels in the normal range were more likely to develop chronic diseases and show signs of biological aging than adults with medium serum sodium levels. High-level adults are also more likely to die at a young age.
"the results show that proper hydration can delay aging and prolong disease-free life," said study author Dr. Natalia Dmitrieva, a researcher at the Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at the American Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The study extends a study published by scientists in March 2022, which found a link between higher normal serum sodium levels and an increased risk of heart failure.
In the latest analysis, the researchers assessed the information shared by participants during five medical visits-the first two in their 50s and the last between the ages of 70 and 90. In order to fairly compare the relationship between hydration and health outcomes, the researchers excluded adults with high serum sodium levels or underlying diseases (such as obesity) that might affect serum sodium levels at baseline. Then 15 health indicators were used to assess the correlation between serum sodium levels and biological aging, including factors such as systolic blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. These factors can understand the function of each person's cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, kidney and immune system. They also adjusted for factors such as age, race, sex, smoking and high blood pressure.
Figure 1. Serum sodium and all-cause death risk in community atherosclerosis risk studies
Figure 2. Serum sodium and the risk of age-related chronic diseases
Figure 3. Participants with serum sodium in the upper normal range are more likely to be older than their actual age.
With normal serum sodium levels in the range of 135146mg equivalent (mEq/L) per liter, the researchers found that adults with higher normal serum sodium levels were more likely to show faster signs of biological aging, based on metabolic and cardiovascular health, lung function and inflammation. For example, adults with serum sodium levels higher than 142 mEq/L are biologically 10-15 per cent more likely to age than those with a serum sodium level of more than 142mEq/L, while those above 144mEq/L are biologically 50 per cent more likely to age. Similarly, the risk of premature death increased by 21% at 144.5-146mEq/L levels compared with 137142 mEq/L levels. Similarly, adults with serum sodium levels higher than 142 mEq/L have up to 64 per cent increased risk of chronic diseases (such as heart failure, stroke, atrial fibrillation and peripheral artery disease) and chronic lung disease, diabetes and dementia. In contrast, adults with serum sodium levels between 138and 140mEq/L had the lowest risk of chronic disease.
"people with serum sodium levels of 142 mEq/L or higher can benefit from assessing their liquid intake," Dmitrieva said. " She points out that most people can safely increase their liquid intake to the recommended level, which can be achieved through water and other liquids, such as juice, or vegetables and fruits with high water content. For example, the National Academy of Medical Sciences recommends that most women drink about 6-9 cups (1.5-2.2 liters) of liquid a day, while men drink 8-12 cups (2-3 liters). Others may need medical advice because of their underlying health.
Dr. Manfred Boehm, author of the study and director of the Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, pointed out that our goal is to ensure that patients consume enough fluids and to evaluate factors that may lead to fluid loss, such as drugs. Doctors also need to follow the patient's current treatment plan, such as limiting fluid intake in patients with heart failure. The authors also cited a study that found that about half of the world's people did not meet the recommendation for total daily drinking, usually starting with 6 cups (1.5 liters).
At the global level, this could have a significant impact, Dmitrieva said. The decrease in body water content is the most common factor leading to an increase in serum sodium levels, which is why the results show that maintaining sufficient water can slow the aging process and prevent or delay chronic diseases.
Data map and reference source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(22)00586-2/fulltext