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03-01-2024 | Chronic Kidney Disease | REVIEW

A Therapeutic Approach in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: Plant-Based Dietary Models and Associated Parameters

Authors: Kezban Sahin, Hilal Yıldıran

Published in: Current Nutrition Reports | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Chronic kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide today. Nutrition and nutrition-related factors have a very important role in both the prevention and management of the disease. Plant-based dietary practices are one of the promising approaches to chronic kidney disease. This review aims to examine the potential benefits and risks of plant-based diet models on symptoms and indices used in diet quality in chronic kidney disease.

Recent Findings

Recently, a growing body of evidence has shown that, unlike animal-based diets, diets rich in plant-based nutrients may play an active role in the incidence of chronic kidney disease in many ways and the management of common symptoms, such as metabolic acidosis, uremic toxicity, and hyperphosphatemia.

Summary

Implementation of existing plant-based dietary patterns in patients with chronic kidney disease may increase the efficacy of the diet and improve patients’ quality of life by expanding their food choices. While there are concerns about creatine deficiency, dietary adequacy, and accessibility regarding plant-based diets, available information is limited.
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Metadata
Title
A Therapeutic Approach in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: Plant-Based Dietary Models and Associated Parameters
Authors
Kezban Sahin
Hilal Yıldıran
Publication date
03-01-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Nutrition Reports / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 2161-3311
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-023-00515-7

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