Persistent, low‐grade inflammation is now considered a hallmark feature of chronic kidney
disease (CKD), being involved in the development of all‐cause mortality of these patients …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects> 10% of the adult population. Each year,
approximately 120,000 Americans develop end-stage kidney disease and initiate dialysis …

Chronic kidney disease affects~ 37 million adults in the US, and it is often undiagnosed due
to a lack of apparent symptoms in early stages. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) interferes with …

Whereas the adequate intake of potassium is relatively high in healthy adults, ie, 4.7 g per
day, a dietary potassium restriction of usually less than 3 g per day is recommended in the …

Traditional dietary recommendations to renal patients limited the intake of fruits and
vegetables because of their high potassium content. However, this paradigm is rapidly …

The Italian nephrology has a long tradition and experience in the field of dietetic-nutritional
therapy (DNT), which is an important component in the conservative management of the …

Diet composition has long been known to influence acid–base balance by providing acid or
base precursors. In general, foods rich in protein, such as meat, cheese, eggs, and others …

During chronic kidney disease (CKD), typical alterations in the gut microbiota are observed.
The kidney no longer plays the role of the main excretory organ as this function is performed …

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) represents a growing public health burden and is the leading
cause of end-stage kidney diseases. In recent years, host-gut microbiota interactions have …

The trillions of commensal microorganisms comprising the gut microbiota have received
growing attention owing to their impact on host physiology. Recent advances in our …