High-Protein Diets and Renal Health

High-protein diets (i.e., protein content of more than 25% of energy or more than 2 g/kg body weight per day) based on meat and dairy products are repeatedly promoted for weight reduction and better health, but the evidence supporting these notions is quite dubious. As described in the present review, there is a reason to be concerned about adverse effects of such diets, including glomerular hyperfiltration, hypertensive effects of a concomitant increase in dietary sodium, and an increased risk of nephrolithiasis.

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - August 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Peter Marckmann, Palle Osther, Agnes N. Pedersen, Bente Jespersen Tags: Review Article Source Type: research