Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive syndrome of renal insufficiency and failure in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter blood, concentrate urine, excrete wastes and maintain electrolyte balance. CKD is a public health issue and has been increasing in incidence world wide.
High blood pressure is a known determinent of CKD progression and sodium restriction is an important part of blood pressure control in kidney disease.
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