A UCSF study links high sodium diets to increased eczema risk, with 1g extra sodium daily raising flare likelihood by 22%.
A study by UCSF researchers found that high sodium diets may increase the risk of eczema, with one extra gram of sodium per day, equivalent to a Big Mac, increasing the likelihood of flares by 22%. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition affecting over 31 million people in the US and is linked to increased sodium intake, which is stored in the skin and may play a role in inflammation. Restricting dietary sodium may be a low-risk intervention for eczema patients.
June 05, 2024
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