Kidney Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

11. What changes in diet can help with kidney disease?

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Restricting your use of salt can be an important dietary change, since this helps control blood pressure. For people with greatly reduced kidney function, another change often recommended by experts is to follow a moderate-protein diet. Because protein makes your kidneys work harder, eating less protein may help delay progression to kidney failure. Anyone considering dietary changes because of kidney disease should work with a dietitian to ensure that they are getting proper nutrition.