Acid levels in the diet could have profound effects on kidney health

(American Society of Nephrology) In patients with hypertensive nephropathy, kidney health was preserved in those consuming extra fruits and vegetables, which are highly alkaline.In patients with chronic kidney disease, those with high dietary acid levels experienced accelerated kidney function decline.In chronic kidney disease patients with low socioeconomic status, the detrimental effect of high dietary acid levels on progression to kidney failure was greater for blacks than for whites.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news