Excessive protein intake can worsen CKD by causing glomerular hyperfiltration and nitrogenous waste accumulation, leading to poorer clinical outcomes. A low-protein diet, defined as 0.6 g/kg/day, is ...

This article discusses the different mechanisms through which the protein restriction (PR) diet promotes longevity while navigating its age-dependent risks and benefits. What is protein restriction ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers studying a group of vegetarians who'd maintained a diet relatively low in protein and calories found that they had lower blood levels of several hormones and ...

Low-protein diets (LPDs) represent a cornerstone in the conservative management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). By limiting protein intake, these diets aim to reduce the metabolic burden on the ...

When it comes to weight gain, it’s all about the calories. That might seem obvious, but popular diets continue to suggest that lowering or increasing certain dietary components — carbs or protein, say ...