For patients with chronic kidney disease, diets with a high acid content may increase their risk of developing kidney failure. The finding, which comes from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), suggests that patients may want to limit their intake of meats and increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables to help protect their kidneys.
Nutrition has important effects on a variety of aspects of health, including those related to kidney function. For example, for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), studies have shown that diet can significantly influence the risk of progression to kidney failure.
