Hi Adam,
Research shows that adopting a more plant-dominant diet for many people with CKD (what the experts call "PLADO") can help:
- Take the pressure off your kidneys
- Support healthy kidney function
- Maintain better energy levels
- Feed a healthy gut microbiome (which, yes, impacts your kidneys!)
And this isn't just theory – it's backed by serious science!
A comprehensive paper published in the journal Nutrients by Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh and his team at University of California Irvine reviewed the evidence behind a plant-dominant low-protein diet. They found that this approach isn't just safe and heart-healthy – it could actually help slow down kidney disease progression and delay or even prevent the need for dialysis in some cases!
Want to get started? Here are three super-simple ways to begin your PLADO journey today: