How salty drinking water affects hydration, kidney health, and blood pressure in hot environments
Drinking water salinity in a hot-dry environment: Hydration, kidney function, and blood pressure
This study is looking at how drinking salty water affects your hydration, kidney health, and blood pressure, especially when it's hot and dry, to help create better guidelines for safe drinking water.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10865975 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of increasing salinity in drinking water on hydration, kidney function, and blood pressure, particularly in hot and dry environments. It aims to understand how high salt levels in water can affect the body's ability to maintain water balance and how this may lead to kidney issues and hypertension. The study will involve collecting data on water salinity and its effects on health outcomes, focusing on both physiological responses and potential health risks. By establishing clear relationships between water salinity and health, the research seeks to inform guidelines for safe drinking water standards.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults living in areas with high groundwater salinity, particularly those experiencing hot and dry climates.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in regions with salinity issues or who do not have concerns related to kidney function or blood pressure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health guidelines for drinking water salinity, potentially reducing the risk of kidney disease and hypertension in affected populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on the effects of drinking water quality on health, this study's specific focus on salinity in relation to hydration and kidney function is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosinger, Asher Y. — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Rosinger, Asher Y.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.