High-potassium foods to avoid with kidney disease

People with chronic kidney disease need to avoid eating potassium-rich foods.

Caffeine may prolong life for kidney disease patients

Consuming higher amounts of caffeine could be an effective, inexpensive way to increase survival for patients with chronic kidney disease, say researchers.

Reducing salt intake may help protect kidney patients’ heart and kidney health

New research indicates that reducing sodium intake may provide kidney and heart benefits for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Diet designed to lower blood pressure also reduces risk of kidney disease

People who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and low in red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages and sodium were at a significantly lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease over the course of more than two decades, new research suggests.

Red meat consumption linked to kidney failure

The number of kidney disease cases is steadily rising. Breaking research finds a strong link between increased red meat intake and end-stage renal disease.

Plant protein reduces mortality in chronic kidney disease patients

Chronic kidney disease patients who consume a higher ratio of plant protein have lower mortality rates, according to research published today in the National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of…

High dietary sodium and potassium may worsen chronic kidney disease

High dietary intake of sodium and potassium may speed the progression of kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology…

Diet high in red meat may make kidney disease worse

An estimated 26 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease, which can lead to complete kidney failure.

Potassium additives may make low-sodium meats unsafe for patients with kidney disease

Potassium additives are frequently added to sodium-reduced meat products in amounts that may be dangerous for patients with kidney disease, according to a study presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 at…

Southern-style diet ‘increases death risk’ in kidney disease patients

Eating a ‘Southern-style diet’ of fried foods, organ meats and sweetened beverages increases kidney disease patients’ risk of dying, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

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