Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diets to Treat Patients With Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease

We read with interest the recent article by Jennifer Moore highlighting the role that a whole-food, plant-based, low-protein diet may have in improving chronic kidney disease (CKD) outcomes.1 Moore also reports that plant-based foods are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals with a possible role in improving chronic low-grade inflammation.1

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - October 22, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Davide Masi, Renata Risi, Sabrina Basciani, Dario Tuccinardi, Stefania Mariani, Carla Lubrano, Lucio Gnessi, Mikiko Watanabe Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research