Scientists from the University of Virginia found that adults with chronic kidney disease generally ate fewer fruits and vegetables than adults who did not have the disease.
The research was conducted by Dr. Julia J. Scialla et al.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 37 million American adults have chronic kidney disease.
It occurs when the kidneys are damaged and are unable to effectively filter waste from a person’s blood, potentially leading to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Better understanding the possible risk factors for chronic kidney disease is critical.
In the study, the researchers analyzed data on eating patterns of fruits and vegetables from three cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 1988 and 2018.
They found that patients with chronic kidney disease included fewer fruits and vegetables in their diets.
The team worried about overall health effects when they found patients with chronic kidney disease consuming low levels of fruits and vegetables.
More studies are needed to determine whether the low intake of fruits and vegetables is a cause or result of chronic kidney disease, or if other factors play a role.
The team says while patients with chronic kidney disease may receive recommendations to reduce their consumption of potassium—a mineral commonly found in fruits and vegetables—the health benefits of this are not known and need further study.
Is important not to scare away patients from fruits and vegetables by telling them to watch their potassium intake.
The team recommends not only more studies to better understand the link between fruit and vegetable consumption and chronic kidney disease but to figure out how to get all Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables.
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