The Claim
In adults with stage 3–4 chronic kidney disease, consuming a diet with at least 30 unique plant foods per week for six weeks reduces total symptom burden, including constipation, compared to consuming a diet with fewer than 15 plant foods per week.
What the research says
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Adults with moderate to severe kidney disease who eat at least 30 different plant foods per week for six weeks experience lower overall symptom burden, including less constipation, than those who eat fewer than 15 different plant foods per week.
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In adults with stage 3–4 chronic kidney disease, a diet with at least 30 unique plant foods per week for six weeks significantly reduces total symptom burden, including constipation, compared to a diet with fewer than 15 plant foods per week.
Eating many different plant foods feeds beneficial gut bacteria that produce butyrate, a compound that strengthens the gut lining and makes the intestines move more efficiently. At the same time, plant foods neutralize acid in the blood, which reduces stress on the kidneys and helps the gut function normally. Together, these changes reduce constipation and other symptoms.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with moderate kidney disease who ate at least 30 different plant foods a week for six weeks felt less constipated and tired than when they ate fewer plant foods. The study proves this diet helped them feel better.
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