Protein intake, chronic renal disease progression and cardiovascular morbidity

Abstract

We commented the recently reported insights about the equivocal role of protein intake in the progression of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular morbidity. Summary statement It has been suggested that the lowering of dietary protein reduces the progression of CKD, despite it has been also reported that higher intake of total protein was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular morbidity. The role of protein intake is equivocal in clinical outcomes including the renal and cardiovascular disease worsening, metabolic acidosis and bone abnormalities. The modification of both amount and sources of protein intake could influence the renal and cardiovascular deterioration.