Table 2. Correlations between Urinary Sodium and Calcium Excretion based on Calcium Intake .
Correlation Coefficient (R)* | ||
Urinary sodium (mEq/L) | p | |
Urinary Calcium (mg/dl) | ||
All Participants | 0.255 | <0.001 |
Calcium Intake below the Mean † | 0.451 | <0.001 |
Calcium Intake above the Mean † | 0.144 | 0.117 |
*Data are presented as Pearson Correlation Coefficients (R).
†Mean calcium intake are 744.27 mg/d.