The Claim
Higher dietary intake of total protein, plant protein, and animal protein is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic kidney disease, with pooled risk ratios of 0.82, 0.77, and 0.86 respectively, based on data from 148,051 participants across six prospective cohort studies.
What the research says
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People who consume more total protein, plant protein, and animal protein have a lower incidence of chronic kidney disease compared to those who consume less, based on long-term observational data from over 148,000 individuals.
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Higher dietary intake of total protein, plant protein, and animal protein is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic kidney disease, with pooled risk ratios of 0.82, 0.77, and 0.86 respectively, based on data from 148,051 participants across six prospective cohort studies, suggesting that increased protein consumption may be linked to lower incidence of kidney disease in the general population.
Eating more protein, especially from plants and fish, reduces harmful inflammation in the kidneys and lowers the buildup of waste products that damage kidney tissue, which keeps the kidneys working properly over time.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat more protein — especially from plants and fish — tend to get chronic kidney disease less often, according to a big study of over 148,000 people. The more protein they ate, the lower their risk, especially up to a certain point.
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