The role of salt abuse on risk for hypercalciuria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elevated sodium excretion in urine resulting from excessive sodium intake can lead to hypercalciuria and contribute to the formation of urinary stones. The aim of this study was to evaluate salt intake in patients with urinary lithia...

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Main Authors: Padovani Carlos R, Goldberg José, Pichutte Ana C, Cunha Natália B, Amaro Carmen RPR, Damasio Patrícia CG, Amaro João L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/3