The Claim
In the general adult population, the highest quartile of protein intake is associated with a 1.32-fold increased risk of rapid renal function decline, defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate decline greater than 3 mL/min/1.73 m² per year.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Eating a lot of protein might make your kidneys get worse faster, according to a big study that followed people over time.
See the scientific wording
The highest quartile of protein intake is associated with a 1.32-fold increased risk of rapid renal function decline (defined as >3 mL/min/1.73 m²/year eGFR decline) in the general adult population, based on a community-based prospective cohort study.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at people eating a lot of protein and found it increased their risk of fast kidney decline, just like the claim says.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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