Sodium Status and Replacement in Children and Adults Living with Cystic Fibrosis: A Narrative Review

Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a two- to four-fold higher sodium chloride sweat content compared with healthy controls. This high sweat salt loss increases the risk for electrolyte disturbances, associated with subacute or chronic complications. Sodium status therefore needs to be adequately monitored and salt intake adjusted to individual needs. The lack of current evidence to formulate specific recommendations and assess sodium status is reflected in a variability of recommendations in international guidelines.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - July 13, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dimitri Declercq, Eva Van Braeckel, Sophie Marchand, Sabine Van daele, Stephanie Van Biervliet Tags: Research Source Type: research