New Delhi: High sodium levelsA new study has found that the sodium commonly consumed with salt may increase the risk of eczema, an inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry and itchy patches. Previous studies have found that sodium in the skin may increase the risk of autoimmune and Chronic inflammatory conditionsincluding eczema. They have also shown that eating fast food, which includes Excessive dietary sodiumAdolescents are associated with an increased incidence and severity of eczema.
The new study found that eating one gram of extra sodium per day above the recommended amount can increase the risk of eczema outbreaks by 22 percent. One gram of sodium is equivalent to about half a teaspoon of table salt or the amount in a hamburger Big Mac sold by McDonald’s, an international fast food chain.
While the World Health Organisation recommends sodium intake of less than two grams a day, according to the UK Ministry of Health, sodium intake should not exceed 200 grams. National Health ServiceThe recommended sodium intake is 2.3 grams per day.
The researchers of the study University of California This chronic skin disease has become more common in recent years, especially in industrialised countries, meaning lifestyle factors such as environment and diet likely play a role, said the San Francisco (UCSF), US.
Therefore, limiting sodium intake could be an easy way for eczema patients to control their disease, he said. The findings are published in the Journal of Eczema American Medical Association (JAMA) Dermatology.
“Eczema flares can be difficult for patients to deal with, especially when they can’t predict them and don’t have any tips on how to avoid them,” said Katrina Abubara, MD, correspondin author of the study and associate professor of dermatology at UCSF.
For the research, the team used data from more than 200,000 people aged 30-70 years from the UK Biobank, including urine samples and Electronic Medical Records,
The team analysed urine samples to determine each participant’s sodium intake. From medical records, they were able to determine whether the participant had eczema or atopic dermatitis, as well as its severity.
Researchers found that consuming one gram more sodium than the recommended amount increased the risk of developing skin disease by 22 percent.
He said future research could consider limiting sodium in the daily diet for the treatment of eczema.
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