Eating less protein might help people with kidney disease by reducing protein in their urine, slowing down kidney damage, and delaying the need for dialysis or transplant.

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Low‐protein diet for chronic kidney disease: Evidence, controversies, and practical guidelines

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2025 Oct

This study talks about low-protein diets for kidney disease but doesn't test the exact diet or results mentioned in the claim, so it doesn't directly support it.

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Low‐protein diet for chronic kidney disease: Evidence, controversies, and practical guidelines

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DOI: 10.1111/joim.20117

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