Serum albumin and hypertension: The mediating roles of BMI, C-reactive protein and extracellular fluid.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how serum albumin levels may influence hypertension through mediators like BMI, CRP, and ECF.
• Conducted mediation analyses to assess the relationships between serum albumin and hypertension.
• Evaluated the roles of BMI, C-reactive protein (CRP), and extracellular fluid (ECF) in this association.
• Found a negative association between serum albumin levels and hypertension prevalence.
• Identified significant mediating effects of BMI, CRP, and ECF on the relationship between serum albumin and hypertension.