Can cutting salt and sugar tame steroid side effects?
NCT ID NCT01420133
First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a diet low in salt and sugar can reduce common side effects of corticosteroid treatment, like weight gain, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Fifty adults with autoimmune diseases or asthma who were starting high-dose steroids participated. Researchers tracked side effects and checked how well patients followed the diet.
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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