The renal diet limits foods high in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein. Eating a low-salt diet helps lower blood pressure and reduces fluid buildup. People following the renal diet consume ...

You should limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams daily to decrease fluid retention and blood pressure. Eat no more than ...

Kidney stone is a fairly common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are several causes of kidney stones, the primary risk factors include dehydration and a poor diet. Due ...

With chronic kidney disease (CKD), eating more protein than your kidneys can handle can raise waste products in your blood and strain kidney function. If you are not on dialysis, a low protein diet is ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

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Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) happens when immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies build up in kidney filters, potentially causing inflammation, scarring, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Lowering ...

Rates of chronic kidney disease have been rising quickly in the U.S. This diet could help lower your risk of developing it. A plant-based eating style called the EAT-Lancet diet can reduce the risk of ...

Scientists are still investigating diets for people with kidney cancer. However, eating or avoiding certain foods may benefit a person with a kidney cancer diagnosis. Some eating tips may also help ...

It's official: The ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the first randomized controlled clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy for PKD. It's ...