The Claim
In overweight and obese adults enrolled in a high-protein weight loss program, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) remained stable or improved over a median duration of 238 days, with no observed renal function impairment, including among individuals with pre-existing mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 2–3), hypertension, or type 2 diabetes.
What the research says
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If you're overweight or obese and on a high-protein diet to lose weight, your kidneys stay just as healthy — or may even get a little better — even if you already have mild kidney issues, high blood pressure, or type 2 diabetes.
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In overweight and obese adults participating in a high-protein weight loss program, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) remained stable or improved, with no evidence of renal function impairment over a median duration of 238 days, including in individuals with pre-existing mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD grades 2–3), hypertension, or type 2 diabetes.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at a high-protein weight loss program and found that people’s kidneys worked just as well—or even better—after being on it, including those who already had mild to moderate kidney issues.
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