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Extreme weight gain (≥20 kg) and substantial weight loss (>2.5 kg) are associated with increased CKD risk, forming a J-shaped or U-shaped relationship.

Avoid both extreme weight gain and substantial weight loss. Even small gains (≥2.5 kg) can increase kidney risk, especially in young adulthood. If you are obese, avoid rapid or substantial weight loss as it may also harm kidney function. Focus on stability.

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a J-shaped or U-shaped relationship was observed between CKD risk and absolute weight changes, with both extreme weight gain (≥20 kg) and substantial weight loss (>2.5 kg) associated with increased CKD risk.
Xunliang Li et al. · Renal Failure · 2025

Why this rating

Large sample size, but relies on self-reported historical weight data which may introduce recall bias.

Source

Association between weight change across adulthood and risk of chronic kidney disease: NHANES 1999–2020

Xunliang Li et al. · Renal Failure · 2025

DOI 10.1080/0886022x.2024.2448261

cross_sectional · n=34187Cited 1×
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DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10

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