Benefits of Probiotic Consumption on Chronic Kidney Disease

According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Medicare spends approximately 25% of its money on treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease.1 This disease impacts nearly 30 million American adults, with many more at risk of developing the disease.2 Treatment for these patients includes diet modification, lifestyle changes, renal replacement therapy, and kidney transplantation.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Patient Education Source Type: research