The levels of various blood chemicals like electrolytes, hormones, and kidney markers don't change based on how much sodium someone excretes in their urine.
Scientific Claim
24-hour urinary sodium excretion is not associated with variations in plasma electrolytes, lipids, vitamin D metabolites, parathyroid hormone, renin activity, aldosterone, creatinine, or insulin sensitivity in adults without blood pressure-lowering medications.
Original Statement
“Plasma electrolytes, lipids, vitamin D metabolites, parathyroid hormone, renin activity, aldosterone, creatinine and insulin sensitivity did not differ in the tertiles.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The cross-sectional design only allows for association claims. The statement correctly uses 'not associated with' to describe the lack of relationship.