Protein Intake


Low Protein Intake Linked to Higher Risks of Kidney Failure and Death in CKD

A prospective cohort study of 1,861 patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) in South Korea found that very low protein intake was associated with higher risks of kidney failure requiring replacement therapy (KFRT) and all-cause mortality, without a significant association with major adverse cardiovascular events. Over a median follow-up […]