Increased life expectancy is posing unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems
worldwide. These include a sharp increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health burden, needing comprehensive
management for preventing and delaying the progression to advanced CKD. The role of …

Lowering dietary protein intake (DPI) to approximately 0.6–0.8 g/kgBW/day may be
renoprotective through various mechanisms, and it has been recommended in patients with …

The incidence of malnutrition disorders in chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears
unchanged over time, whereas patient-care and dialysis techniques continue to progress …

Due to the unique role of the kidney in the metabolism of nutrients, patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD) lose the ability to excrete solutes and maintain homeostasis. Nutrient …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as reduced function of the kidneys
present for 3 months or longer with adverse implications for health and survival. For several …

Abstract Protein-energy wasting (PEW), which is manifested by low serum levels of albumin
or prealbumin, sarcopenia and weight loss, is one of the strongest predictors of mortality in …

ABSTRACT Protein-energy wasting (PEW), characterized by a decline in body protein mass
and energy reserves, including muscle and fat wasting and visceral protein pool contraction …

The 2020 Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Clinical Practice Guideline for
Nutrition in chronic kidney disease (CKD) recommends protein restriction to patients affected …

Background Dietary protein restriction has long been thought to play an important role in the
progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, the effect of dietary protein on the …