The renal diet is an eating plan that promotes kidney health and slows kidney damage. The kidneys are a pair of organs that reabsorb nutrients from the diet and filter out waste. A person’s diet ...

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The new Nordic renal diet is a plant-focused meal pattern with reduced phosphorus and protein content and more fiber compared with an average Danish diet. The plant-based new Nordic renal diet may ...

A plant-forward EAT–Lancet planetary diet with limited added sugars and fats was linked to a lower risk of chronic kidney disease in long-term population data.

Pasta without sauce. Unsalted crackers. Plain white rice. What is traditionally known to be the renal diet — a complicated diet with a wide range of restrictions, including limited protein, potassium, ...

A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) restored kidney function in a rodent model and promoted renoprotection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by reducing proteinuria and improving endothelial ...

A randomized, controlled, nonblinded trial found that nutritional treatment with supportive education could help improve renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A study published ...

From celebrity endorsements to social media transformations, the keto diet appears to be a miracle solution for weight loss. However, what the dramatic photos of before and after do not reveal is a ...

Potassium and magnesium intake also have a role in hypertension management. Hypertension is no stranger to caregivers of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Every health care provider working ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Large-scale UK Biobank data show that the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet is associated with lower CKD risk, with genetics, green space, and molecular signatures shaping who ...