Renal & Urology Nutrition News, Diet Tips

Restricting Protein Phosphorus Helps CKD-MBD

Combining Low-Salt, DASH Diets May Reduce Cardiac Damage

June 21, 2021

Combination of diets shows reductions in cardiac biomarkers for injury and strain, while DASH diet alone cuts inflammation

A vegan diet can be highly nutritious, as it contains a low amount of saturated fats and a high amount of nutrients. Although meat should be avoided, vegans can get the same nutrients through other alternatives such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan. As for food options, vegans can eat anything with the exception of animal products. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are the staple of each meal.

Switching to Plant Protein for Dinner May Reduce CVD Risk

June 18, 2021

Consuming low-quality carbohydrates and animal protein at dinner versus breakfast linked to increased CVD risk

Kidney Stone Risk Higher Among Men Than Women

June 11, 2021

Modifiable risk factors accounted for only a fraction of the difference in stone rates between the sexes, according to investigators.

The association of cancer risk and alcohol varies by tumor type, as alcohol consumption has been ass

Light, Moderate Alcohol Intake Linked to Lower Chronic Kidney Disease Risk

June 10, 2021

A Japanese study showed that light to moderate alcohol drinkers had a significantly decreased risk for chronic kidney disease compared with those who drank no alcohol.

Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

June 3, 2021

Patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease or who had established cardiovascular disease had higher risk for a-fib with fish oil supplements

daily multivitamin does not reduce the risks of cvd in men

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Use of Vitamins for CVD, Cancer Prevention

May 10, 2021

Task force recommends against use of beta-carotene, vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer in adults

Inflammatory Diet May Contribute to Testosterone Deficiency in Men

April 29, 2021

Each 1 unit increment in Dietary Inflammatory Index was associated with a 4.0% increase in the odds of testosterone deficiency.

Fatty Foods Possibly Contribute to Prostate Cancer Agressiveness

Higher Red Meat Intake Tied to Worse Imaging Measures of CV Health

April 27, 2021

Adverse ventricular remodeling, poorer cardiac function, and higher arterial stiffness linked to greater intake of red, processed meat

Fish are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Eating Fish Cuts Risk for Recurrence, Death in Those With CVD

April 20, 2021

Lower risk seen for major CVD, mortality with a minimal fish intake of 175 g (approximately two servings) weekly in those with vascular disease

Dietary Fiber Intake Associated With Reduced Uremic Toxins

March 31, 2021

Patient characteristics, such as dialysis use and diabetes status, appeared to be influential factors.

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