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Vegetarian Diets Improve Kidney Function
Vegetarian diets were shown to improve kidney function in individuals with chronic kidney disease, when compared to non-vegetarian diets, according to a new systematic review published in BMC Nephrology. This beneficial effect was attributed to a lower protein intake, lower blood pressure and the anti-inflammatory nature of a vegetarian diet.1 Plant-based diets have also been shown to reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease.2
References
- Świątek Ł, Jeske J, Miedziaszczyk M, Idasiak-Piechocka I. The impact of a vegetarian diet on chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression - a systematic review. BMC Nephrol. 2023;24(1):168. doi:10.1186/s12882-023-03233-y
- Kim H, Caulfield LE, Garcia-Larsen V, et al. Plant-based diets and incident CKD and kidney function. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2019;14(5):682-691. doi:10.2215/CJN.12391018
