Eating a lot of protein might make your kidneys get worse faster, according to a big study that followed people over time.

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High-protein diet with renal hyperfiltration is associated with rapid decline rate of renal function: a community-based prospective cohort study.

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2020 Jan 1

The study looked at people eating a lot of protein and found it increased their risk of fast kidney decline, just like the claim says.

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High-protein diet with renal hyperfiltration is associated with rapid decline rate of renal function: a community-based prospective cohort study.

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DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfz115

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