High Protein Diets and Kidney Health
Although high-protein diets have not been studied extensively, a research on rats has shown that an increased amount of protein in their diets seems to affect the blood flow within their kidneys, leading to renal damage over time. In humans, it is still unclear whether these diets can cause kidney disease in a healthy person. Yet, physicians and researchers seem to confirm that CKD patients should avoid high-protein diets. When you ingest protein, your body produces protein waste ...