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Individualized Diets in Patients with Kidney Disease and Kidney Transplants: A Narrative Review.

Lilio Hu, Greta Borelli, Elisa Gessaroli, Chiara Ruotolo, Sofia Bin, Giuliana Papalia, Gemma Patella, Maria Elena Liberti, Olga Baraldi, Gianluigi Zaza and 2 more

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Review in Life (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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12 authors.

Lilio HuDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0220-1653
Greta BorelliDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8332-9172
Elisa GessaroliDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0009-0004-7355-4888
Chiara RuotoloDivision of Nephrology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
Sofia BinDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
Giuliana PapaliaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende-Hospital 'SS. Annunziata', 87100 Cosenza, Italy.
Gemma PatellaDepartment of Nephrology and Dialysis, ASP Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy.
Maria Elena LibertiDivision of Nephrology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
Olga BaraldiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
Gianluigi ZazaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende-Hospital 'SS. Annunziata', 87100 Cosenza, Italy.
Irene CapelliDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
Michele ProvenzanoNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende-Hospital 'SS. Annunziata', 87100 Cosenza, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2168-702X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread condition with significant cardiovascular risks and a progression to end-stage kidney failure. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the role of dietary interventions as a factor capable of influencing disease trajectory. This review summarizes the current observational and interventional evidence on various dietary approaches in patients with CKD and kidney transplants (KTs), including Mediterranean, plant-based, and low-protein diets. A balanced Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and unsaturated fats, shows promises in improving the prognosis for CKD patients. Plant-based diets, which emphasize legumes, vegetables, and grains while minimizing animal protein, improve blood pressure and the glycemic and lipid control. Low-protein diets (LPDs), typically providing less than 0.6 g/kg/day of protein, may reduce the CKD progression and nitrogen burden, further delaying the initiation of dialysis. In conclusion, diets represent a valuable and underutilized therapeutic strategy in the management of CKD and KTs, influencing disease progression and patient outcomes.

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alkaline dietchronic kidney diseasekidney transplantlow-protein dietmediterranean diet

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PMCPMC12194626

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