Diet for kidney disease

Alternative names:

kidney disease - diet; renal disease - diet

Side effects:

A low-protein diet can be deficient in some of the essential amino acids; the vitamins niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin; and the minerals phosphorus, calcium, and iron.

Benefits of implementation:
It is helpful for a long-term feeling of well-being to adhere to the diet as closely as possible. Nonadherence can aggravate the symptoms of renal disease and interfere with recovery.

Notes:
The Kidney Foundation has chapters in most states and is an excellent resource for educational and materials, programs for people with renal disease and their families.

Registered dietitians are also a resource for nutrition information specific to kidney disease; some are specialists in renal diets.