How Dietary Habits and Nutritional Deficiencies Relate to Hyponatremia in Older Adults

Hyponatremia, a common electrolyte imbalance in older adults, results from physiological aging, medication use, and comorbidities, with significant implications for morbidity and quality of life. This narrative review aims to explore the impact of dietary habits and nutritional deficiencies on the d...

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Main Authors: Maaha Ayub, Meher Angez, Nabiha B. Musavi, Syed Tabish Rehman, Deepak Kataria, Rabeea Farhan, Namirah Jamshed
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Deepak Kataria
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description Hyponatremia, a common electrolyte imbalance in older adults, results from physiological aging, medication use, and comorbidities, with significant implications for morbidity and quality of life. This narrative review aims to explore the impact of dietary habits and nutritional deficiencies on the development and management of hyponatremia in this population. A literature search identified relevant studies addressing the risk factors related to sodium balance, dietary intake, and nutrition. The key findings reveal that low sodium and age-related changes increase vulnerability to hyponatremia and its associated risks, including cognitive decline and falls. Nutritional strategies, such as optimizing sodium and protein intake and reducing processed food consumption, may offer preventative benefits. Future research should focus on tailored dietary interventions and establishing sodium intake guidelines specific to older adults. Implementing such strategies could improve the health outcomes and reduce the healthcare costs associated with hyponatremia in older populations.
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spelling doaj-art-704f15d1038e4b1bb3f6b0b3d7035a052025-08-20T01:49:04ZengMDPI AGJournal of Ageing and Longevity2673-92592024-12-0151110.3390/jal5010001How Dietary Habits and Nutritional Deficiencies Relate to Hyponatremia in Older AdultsMaaha Ayub0Meher Angez1Nabiha B. Musavi2Syed Tabish Rehman3Deepak Kataria4Rabeea Farhan5Namirah Jamshed6The Aga Khan Hospital, Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi 74800, PakistanThe Aga Khan Hospital, Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi 74800, PakistanLiaquat National Hospital, National Stadium Rd., Karachi 74800, PakistanDepartment of Medicine, The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi 74800, PakistanDepartment of Medicine, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 N. Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301, USADepartment of Medicine, St. Luke Warren Hospital, 185 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865, USADepartment of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX 75390, USAHyponatremia, a common electrolyte imbalance in older adults, results from physiological aging, medication use, and comorbidities, with significant implications for morbidity and quality of life. This narrative review aims to explore the impact of dietary habits and nutritional deficiencies on the development and management of hyponatremia in this population. A literature search identified relevant studies addressing the risk factors related to sodium balance, dietary intake, and nutrition. The key findings reveal that low sodium and age-related changes increase vulnerability to hyponatremia and its associated risks, including cognitive decline and falls. Nutritional strategies, such as optimizing sodium and protein intake and reducing processed food consumption, may offer preventative benefits. Future research should focus on tailored dietary interventions and establishing sodium intake guidelines specific to older adults. Implementing such strategies could improve the health outcomes and reduce the healthcare costs associated with hyponatremia in older populations.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9259/5/1/1hyponatremiafrailtygeriatricsarcopenia
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How Dietary Habits and Nutritional Deficiencies Relate to Hyponatremia in Older Adults
Journal of Ageing and Longevity
hyponatremia
frailty
geriatric
sarcopenia
title How Dietary Habits and Nutritional Deficiencies Relate to Hyponatremia in Older Adults
title_full How Dietary Habits and Nutritional Deficiencies Relate to Hyponatremia in Older Adults
title_fullStr How Dietary Habits and Nutritional Deficiencies Relate to Hyponatremia in Older Adults
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title_short How Dietary Habits and Nutritional Deficiencies Relate to Hyponatremia in Older Adults
title_sort how dietary habits and nutritional deficiencies relate to hyponatremia in older adults
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frailty
geriatric
sarcopenia
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