Vegetarian Diets Improve Kidney Function

Vegetarian diets were shown to improve kidney function in individuals with chronic kidney disease, when compared to non-vegetarian diets, according to a new systematic review published in BMC Nephrology. This beneficial effect was attributed to a lower protein intake, lower blood pressure and the anti-inflammatory nature of a vegetarian diet.¹ Plant-based diets have also been shown to reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease.²