Abstract
Objective Low urine pH is associated with several metabolic diseases, such as dyslipidemia, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. However, the association between low urine pH and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remains unknown. Therefore, we conducted a community-based cross-sectional study to investigate this association. Methods Between April 2013 and March 2014, the records of 4,945 Japanese subjects who had undergone annual health checkups were reviewed to identify subjects who met the diagnostic criteria for NAFLD. Patients Based on urine pH, the participants were classified into four groups; a low urine pH was defined as ≤5.5. Of the 3,411 subjects who qualified for enrollment, 1,028 met the diagnostic criteria for NAFLD. Results The prevalence of NAFLD was significantly increased with decreasing urine pH in both men and women (p<0.01 and p=0.02, respectively). A multivariate analysis, including adjustments for age, metabolic markers, and the renal function, showed a significant association between low urine pH and NAFLD in men and women (odds ratio, 1.37; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-1.85, p=0.04 and odds ratio, 1.73; 95% confidence interval, 1.15-2.62, p<0.01, respectively). Conclusion Our study indicates that N...Continue Reading
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