Fruit and Vegetable Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease-Related Metabolic Acidosis Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Better than Sodium Bicarbonate

Conclusion: Metabolic acidosis improvement and eGFR preservation were comparable in CKD patients treated with F + V or oral NaHCO3 but F + V better improved CVD risk indicators, making it a potentially better treatment option for reducing CVD risk.Am J Nephrol 2019;49:438 –448
Source: American Journal of Nephrology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research