A cross-sectional analysis found that protein biomarkers were associated with estimated glomerular filtration rate, which may capture early kidney impairment. A study published in PLOS One found ...

A low-protein diet, defined as 0.6 g/kg/day, is recommended for CKD patients, contrasting with the higher average intake in ...

Protein is an essential nutrient and the body needs it to repair muscles, and preserve lean mass. Despite the abundance of ...

Credit: Thinkstock Regular monitoring of kidney function and other health markers is necessary to tailor protein intake in PKD management. A personalized approach to protein intake for patients with ...

Your kidneys work around the clock to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate blood pressure—but some common daily choices may be putting them under serious strain without obvious warning signs.

More than 35 million Americans are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (that means their kidneys cannot effectively clear out waste and extra fluid from their bloodstream), and 90% have no idea ...

The consequence of low blood protein depends on how low the protein becomes, which protein is low, and the cause of the low protein. Having a correct level of protein in the blood is essential for ...

High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does ...

Rising creatinine levels often suggest warnings long before kidney problems become obvious. From constant fatigue to swelling ...

A new Lancet study links rising chronic kidney disease to conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. CKD ...