In the ‘Plant-Based’ Era, Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Should Focus on Eating Healthy
In the era of plant-based diets, it is important for Nephrology providers to know the evidence regarding their healthfulness in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A whole food, plant-based diet, which emphasizes fresh, minimally processed or refined, plant-based foods and limits animal products, has shown benefits for patients with CKD. These include reduced dietary acid load, lower bioavailability of potassium and phosphorus, increased dietary fiber intake, nutritional adequacy, and cardiovascular and mortality benefits.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Natasha S. Freeman, Jeffrey M. Turner Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
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