Protein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern era

Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management has traditionally emphasized dietary protein restriction to slow disease progression and delay end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, evidence from trials questions the supposed efficacy of this approach and also highlights potential risks such as m...

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Main Authors: Abdullah Bawazir, Joel M Topf, Swapnil Hiremath
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Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia 2025-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Nephrology
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description Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management has traditionally emphasized dietary protein restriction to slow disease progression and delay end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, evidence from trials questions the supposed efficacy of this approach and also highlights potential risks such as malnutrition and reduced quality of life. This review discusses the rational for protein restriction in CKD, critiques the existing evidence, and advocates for personalized care that focuses on nutritional adequacy and effective pharmacotherapy. Important advances in CKD treatment, including ACE inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 receptor agonists, are discussed to propose a comprehensive strategy that optimizes patient outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-9b0fb73145e340969cf12e5e0f16be7f2025-02-11T07:42:53ZengSociedade Brasileira de NefrologiaBrazilian Journal of Nephrology2175-82392025-02-0147110.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2024-po03enProtein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern eraAbdullah Bawazirhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3999-2230Joel M Topfhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4697-7787Swapnil Hiremathhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0010-3416Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management has traditionally emphasized dietary protein restriction to slow disease progression and delay end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, evidence from trials questions the supposed efficacy of this approach and also highlights potential risks such as malnutrition and reduced quality of life. This review discusses the rational for protein restriction in CKD, critiques the existing evidence, and advocates for personalized care that focuses on nutritional adequacy and effective pharmacotherapy. Important advances in CKD treatment, including ACE inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 receptor agonists, are discussed to propose a comprehensive strategy that optimizes patient outcomes.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-28002025000100601&lng=en&tlng=enRenal InsufficiencyChronicDietary ProteinsMalnutritionQuality of LifeDietary Restrictions
spellingShingle Abdullah Bawazir
Joel M Topf
Swapnil Hiremath
Protein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern era
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology
Renal Insufficiency
Chronic
Dietary Proteins
Malnutrition
Quality of Life
Dietary Restrictions
title Protein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern era
title_full Protein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern era
title_fullStr Protein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern era
title_full_unstemmed Protein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern era
title_short Protein restriction in CKD: an outdated strategy in the modern era
title_sort protein restriction in ckd an outdated strategy in the modern era
topic Renal Insufficiency
Chronic
Dietary Proteins
Malnutrition
Quality of Life
Dietary Restrictions
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