The Claim
In overweight and obese adults with chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 30–60 mL/min/1.73 m²), participation in a high-protein weight loss program is associated with a median increase in eGFR of 6 mL/min/1.73 m² over approximately 8 months, suggesting potential renal benefit rather than harm, even with protein intake up to 1.0 g/kg/day.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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If you're an adult who's overweight and has mild kidney disease, losing weight on a high-protein diet might actually help your kidneys a little over 8 months — even if you eat up to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight each day.
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Overweight and obese adults with CKD grade 3 (eGFR 30–60 mL/min/1.73 m²) who follow a high-protein weight loss program experience a median increase in eGFR of 6 mL/min/1.73 m² over approximately 8 months, suggesting potential renal benefit rather than harm, even with protein intake up to 1.0 g/kg/day.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at a high-protein weight loss program in people with mild kidney disease and found their kidney function improved, not worsened, which supports the idea that this kind of diet may be safe or even helpful.
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