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A recent diet fad that has swept the nation is the high protein, low carbohydrate diet. Sometimes know as the Atkin's diet, a high protein, low carbohydrate diet can indeed help you to lose weight. However, doing so long term may cause damage to your kidneys. People that already have problems with their kidneys need to avoid high protein diets all together.
Although there have been no studies that definitively link a high protein diet with the development of kidney disease, many physicians and medical researchers feel that such a diet is not healthy even for people with normal kidney function for a long period of time. For one thing, if you restrict carbohydrates too much in your diet, you may make your body deficient in certain nutrients that it needs for normal functioning. You can have problems with digestion, develop diverticulitis, have issues with constipation, and may increase inflammation. You can also trigger diseases like gout and even increase your cancer risks. Next, adopting a high protein diet can make you consume more red meats, which are high in fat and cholesterol. A diet high in fat and cholesterol has been shown to put individuals at a much higher risk of having a heart attack and/or stroke and other cardiovascular diseases like hypertension. High protein diets can also cause you to have problems with kidney stones.
For a person with reduced kidney function, staying away from a high protein diet is essential. A person may develop decreased kidney function as the result of age, Diabetes, trauma, and/or high blood pressure. By consuming a high protein diet, they may be inadvertently damaging their kidneys even further. This is because consuming a high protein diet increases the workload on the kidneys. The kidneys are made up of tiny capillaries and blood vessels, which filter out waste products from the blood. High protein diets can increase the pressure within these capillaries and blood vessels as the kidneys have to work harder. As the pressure increases, the blood vessels can burst and rupture, which decreases the functionality of the kidneys. In people that already have impaired kidney function, eating a high protein diet can send them into kidney failure prematurely. Indeed, most nephrologists recommend a low protein diet for their kidney patients because research has shown that restriction of dietary protein can slow down the progression of kidney disease, which can ultimately lead to kidney failure and the need for renal replacement therapies like kidney transplantation and dialysis.
What else can I help you with?
What type of diet manages kidney disease?
A diet low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorous, three substances that the kidneys regulate, is critical in managing kidney disease
The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent?
Chronic kidney disease
Where to look for a protein diet plan?
The protien diet is a low-carb and high protein diet. More information is available at the following: www.webmd.com/...crohns.../crohns.../creating-a-crohns-disease-die...
How To Avoid Kidney Disease?
Kidney disease affects millions of people, however, certain types of kidney disease may be avoided. Risk factors in the development of kidney disease include high blood pressure, diabetes and taking certain medications. Managing high blood pressure with diet, exercise and prescription medications can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as reducing the incidence of kidney disease. In addition, managing blood sugar levels can also help lessen the risk of kidney disease. Symptoms of kidney disease in include high blood pressure, an increase or decrease in urinary output, swelling of the extremities, nausea and general malaise.
What diet is beneficial to Fabry's patients who have kidney problems?
A low sodium, low protein diet may be beneficial to patients with Fabry's disease who have some kidney complications.
What can a person do to avoid heart disease?
diet and exercise of course
What are the benefits of going on a low protein diet?
A low protein diet is most beneficial for people with liver and kidney disease. Since protein is composed of 16% nitrogen it can be harmful to excrete the increased amount of urea in people with liver and kidney disease.
How can I get diabetic kidney disease?
Ways that you could get diabetic kidney disease are, by heredity, diet, medical conditions and many more factors. Also it is proven that people with high levels of blood glucose are more likely to develop and increase of diabetic kidney failure.
Does protein affect creatinine levels?
Yes, consuming a diet high in protein can elevate creatinine levels in the blood as a byproduct of protein metabolism. This can be a concern for individuals with kidney disease or impaired kidney function, as high creatinine levels may indicate decreased kidney function. Consulting with a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian can help determine the appropriate amount of protein for an individual based on their medical history and needs.
Is kidney stones a infectious or noninfectious disease?
Kidney Stones are not actually a disease although it can be caused by one. As of its nature not being a disease, the kidney stones can not be described as an infectious disease, however the disease leading to kidney stones might be infectious. Ones diet is a huge factor regarding kidney stones. Eating a lot of food containing certain minerals might increase the forming of "stones" in the kidneys/bladder. This due to the possible crystallization of certain minerals there. Regards.
What are some treatments for Chronic Kidney Disease in Stage 3?
Treatments for stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease include changes to your diet as well as some prescription medication to control glucose levels and blood pressure. Eating a balanced, healthy diet can and using the right medication, you can slow the progression of the disease effectively but the person will still need to undergo regular physician check ups to monitor the disease.
What can't a person with kidney disease eat?
This would unfortunately be a long list, and especially depending on the degree of kidney insufficiency, kidney failure or the type of kidney disease. For example, those who tend to develop kidney stones may be told to reduce calcium intake. Probably the most well known diet modification for renal disease is a reduction in sodium/salt intake. However, there is also concern about the build up of other body chemicals and toxins when the kidneys are not doing their jobs of filtering them right. Another example is potassium. Many fruits and vegetables carry high amounts of potassium (bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, melons, potatoes, etc.) and it is critical that potassium levels stay in specific ranges to avoid serious complications with the action of the heart and cardiovascular system. A Nephrologist's (kidney doctor) office should be able to give you a list of the most common foods to avoid or types of foods that need to be limited in the diet depending on the degree and type of kidney disease.
