Dietary Potential Renal Acid Load and Risk of Albuminuria and Reduced Kidney Function in the Jackson Heart Study
Diets high in sulfur-rich protein and low in fruit and vegetables affect human acid-base balance adversely and may have a harmful effect on progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Little is known about the relationship of participant characteristics, dietary acid load (DAL), and kidney injury in African-Americans with high risk of CKD progression.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tanushree Banerjee, Katherine Tucker, Michael Griswold, Sharon B. Wyatt, Jane Harman, Bessie Young, Herman Taylor, Neil R. Powe Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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