Serum potassium level is associated with metabolic syndrome: a population-based study
K Sun, T Su, M Li, B Xu, M Xu, J Lu, J Liu, Y Bi, G Ning - Clinical nutrition, 2014 - Elsevier
Background & aims Evidence has suggested that low serum potassium concentration or low
dietary potassium intake can result in many metabolic disorders. Our objective was to
evaluate the association between serum potassium level and risk of prevalent metabolic
syndrome. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in 10,341 participants aged 40
years or older. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to guidelines from the National
Cholesterol Education Program with modification. Results The prevalence rate of metabolic …
dietary potassium intake can result in many metabolic disorders. Our objective was to
evaluate the association between serum potassium level and risk of prevalent metabolic
syndrome. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in 10,341 participants aged 40
years or older. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to guidelines from the National
Cholesterol Education Program with modification. Results The prevalence rate of metabolic …