assertion
Analysis v1
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Uric acid makes your kidneys hold onto more salt, even without insulin being involved.
Context Details
Domain
cardiology
Population
human
Subject
elevated uric acid
Action
increases
Target
renal sodium reabsorption
Intervention Details
Type: other
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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This study found that insulin helps the kidneys reabsorb uric acid, which is related to how the kidneys handle sodium.
Contradicting (1)
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Anti-inflammatory effect of SGLT-2 inhibitors via uric acid and insulin
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2022 May 3This study found that a certain type of diabetes medication can lower uric acid and insulin levels, which might affect how the kidneys handle sodium.