Cutting salt and sugar may tame steroid side effects
NCT ID NCT01420133
First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a diet low in salt and sugar can reduce common side effects of corticosteroid treatment, such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Fifty adults with autoimmune diseases or asthma who were starting high-dose corticosteroids were randomly assigned to either a normal diet or a low-salt, low-sugar diet. Researchers tracked side effects and how well participants stuck to the diet.
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
low-salt and low-sugar diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to simple dietary guidelines to reduce common side effects of corticosteroid treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet may be hard to follow or may not significantly reduce side effects.
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