Scientists from the US National Institutes of Health have found that high sodium levels due to insufficient fluid intake can accelerate aging. The research was published in the journal eBioMedicine.
The new study included 11,000 middle- and older-aged people. Their biological age was calculated based on 15 characteristics, including blood pressure, estimated glomerular filtration rate, forced expiratory volume, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels.
Scientists found that sodium levels above 142 mmol/L increased the risk of developing chronic disease by 39%. In addition, sodium levels above 144 mmol/L were associated with a 21% increased risk of premature death.
The authors confirmed through analysis of other publications that higher sodium levels are associated with lower fluid intake. In addition, previous studies have shown that low body hydration activates pathways that accelerate aging and degenerative processes and shorten lifespan in mice.
Source: Gazeta
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