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A low-protein diet is used as a therapy for inherited metabolic disorders, such as phenylketonuria and homocystinuria, and can also be used to treat kidney or liver disease. Low protein consumption appears to reduce the risk of bone breakage presumably through changes in calcium homeostasis. [1]
Higher dietary intake of animal protein, animal fat, and cholesterol may increase risk for microalbuminuria, a sign of kidney function decline, [10] and generally, diets higher in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains but lower in meat and sweets may be protective against kidney function decline. [11]
To explore how plants could help, researchers conducted a randomized control trial of 153 people with hypertension and a high risk of worsening chronic kidney disease, according to the study ...
Less than 5 grams of salt per day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. [13] The WHO has stated that insufficient vegetables and fruit is the cause of 2.8% of deaths worldwide. [13] [failed verification] Other WHO recommendations include: ensuring that the foods chosen have sufficient vitamins and certain minerals;
With deaths attributed to heart disease holding the top spot in the U.S., researchers wonder how to cut that number. Eating more plant protein may lower the risk of heart disease as much as 27% ...
Following a diet high in fruits and vegetables may help reduce heart and kidney disease risk, especially for people with high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Protein toxicity is the effect of the buildup of protein metabolic waste compounds, like urea, uric acid, ammonia, and creatinine.Protein toxicity has many causes, including urea cycle disorders, genetic mutations, excessive protein intake, and insufficient kidney function, such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury.
Acceptable daily intake or ADI is a measure of the amount of a specific substance (originally applied for a food additive, later also for a residue of a veterinary drug or pesticide) in food or drinking water that can be ingested (orally) daily over a lifetime without an appreciable health risk. [1]