Compared with patients who ate vegetables and fruit daily, those who rarely or never did and those who sometimes did had a significant 1.6- and 1.3-fold higher death risk, respectively, a study showed.
Compared with individuals in the bottom tertile of vitamin E intake, those in the top tertile had significant 14% lower odds of CKD.
Researchers sought to examine the relationship between consumption of soy milk and probiotics and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Investigators report no significant improvement in cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients on dialysis.
A dietary pattern that meets patients’ protein and other nutrient needs provides long-term success for kidney health.
Practices need to look at all opportunities for preserving kidney function, according to the director of the Kidney Nutrition Institute.
The VITAL randomized clinical trial tested vitamin D and marine omega-3 fatty acid supplements in the primary prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are a frequently consumed ultra-processed food group.
Nutritional therapy is an essential part of CKD management.
Four healthy diets were linked to a reduced risk for new-onset gout in women. Diet selection can be made based on patient preference and comorbidities.
