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VLCKD leads to significant improvements in metabolic markers (glucose, lipids, blood pressure) and a notable proportion of patients with mild CKD experience normalization of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR ≥ 90).

For those with mild kidney disease, losing weight via VLCKD may not just preserve but potentially restore kidney function metrics (eGFR) for a significant minority (approx. 28%).

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Interestingly, 27.7% of patients with mild renal failure reported normalization of glomerular filtrate after dietary intervention.
Adriano Bruci et al. · Nutrients · 2020

Why this rating

Observational data; 'normalization' is a post-hoc observation in a subset.

Source

Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet: A Safe and Effective Tool for Weight Loss in Patients with Obesity and Mild Kidney Failure

Adriano Bruci et al. · Nutrients · 2020

DOI 10.3390/nu12020333

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