Two Liters a Day Keep the Doctor Away? Considerations on the Pathophysiology of Suboptimal Fluid Intake in the Common Population

Suboptimal fluid intake may require enhanced release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin for the maintenance of adequate hydration. Enhanced copeptin levels (reflecting enhanced vasopressin levels) in 25% of the common population are associated with enhanced risk of metabolic syndrome with...

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Main Authors: Florian Lang, Isabelle Guelinckx, Guillaume Lemetais, Olle Melander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-08-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/479640