Retrospective cohort study of changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate for patients prescribed a low carb diet

In this study, for patients with mildly reduced and moderately to severely reduced kidney function who were prescribed an LCD, their estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was either unchanged or improved. For those with normal or elevated eGFR, their kidney function was slightly decreased. For those without diabetes, greater weight loss was associated with improved eGFR. Future studies should prospectively measure low carbohydrate dietary adherence and physical activity and directly measure changes in GFR and albuminuria for participants with CKD before and during that diet.
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity - Category: Endocrinology Tags: OBESITY AND NUTRITION: Edited by Eric C. Westman Source Type: research