A low-protein vegetarian diet is feasible and safe in patients with CKD stages 3-5, showing beneficial effects without increasing the risk for malnutrition.

A single-centre study explores a plant-based diet in CKD and its role in preventing malnutrition–inflammation complex syndrome. Learn more about the findings.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when the kidneys become damaged and slowly lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, causing a buildup of harmful substances in the body.

Low-protein diets (LPDs) represent a cornerstone in the conservative management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). By limiting protein intake, these diets aim to reduce the metabolic burden on the ...

Excessive protein intake can worsen CKD by causing glomerular hyperfiltration and nitrogenous waste accumulation, leading to poorer clinical outcomes. A low-protein diet, defined as 0.6 g/kg/day, is ...

Tighter protein restriction found to offer no advantage in delaying progression to renal failure. Very low-protein diets do not delay progression to renal failure in CKD patients any better than ...

There is no specific diet created for people with IgAN, but focusing on a low-sodium, whole-food diet can help support overall health. Eating foods low in saturated fat, protein, phosphorus, and ...

Credit: Thinkstock Regular monitoring of kidney function and other health markers is necessary to tailor protein intake in PKD management. A personalized approach to protein intake for patients with ...