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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Kidneys filter all the blood in your body, manage your blood pressure and remove waste. Following a kidney-friendly diet can help keep them in good health. This is especially important considering how ...