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Weekly nut consumption may promote kidney health for women with past gestational diabetes
For women with a history of gestational diabetes, moderate nut consumption – defined here as “weekly” – appeared to have a beneficial effect on kidney function.
Study results challenge effectiveness of intermittent fasting protocol
Individuals engaged in time-restricted eating without any other intervention did not lose significantly more weight than individuals who ate throughout the day, a randomized clinical trial showed.
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Study links greater fruit intake to decreased constipation in patients on hemodialysis
Researchers from Brazil found patients on hemodialysis who reported a lower frequency of fruit intake were more likely to have constipation than those who consumed more fruit.
Probiotics may provide certain benefits to patients on dialysis but more research required
Although patients on hemodialysis who received probiotics had decreases in idoxyl sulfate levels, researchers observed no benefits of supplementation on other studied measures, including insulin resistance and cholesterol-triglyceride ratio.
Researchers identify modifiable lifestyle factors to prevent CKD, including diet changes
Researchers from Australia have identified several modifiable factors associated with the likelihood of study participants developing chronic kidney disease.
Patient resources for low-potassium diets ‘likely’ need update to reflect guidelines
After reviewing patient resources on low-potassium diets for the management of hyperkalemia in chronic kidney disease, researchers from Canada suggested updates be made as the current information fails to address new expert recommendations.
Modified low-phosphorous diet may safely broaden food options for patients on dialysis
Study results showed patients on hemodialysis who received a modified low-phosphorous diet had similar phosphate levels as those receiving the standard diet, with the modified diet widening patients’ food choice and increasing fiber intake.
NKF releases 2020 clinical practice guideline for nutrition in CKD
In collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the National Kidney Foundation has released the 2020 Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease.
Vitamin K does not appear to improve cardiovascular health in patients with CKD
Vitamin K supplementation showed no effect on vascular stiffness or other markers of vascular health in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a randomized controlled trial.
Oxalate content aids in nutritional recommendations
The classification of foods by oxalate content and antioxidant activity allows for more informed nutritional recommendations for patients with urolithiasis and other diseases, according to a recently published study.