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November 1, 2022 By Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health WatchResearch we re watching
People with chronic kidney disease are less likely to eat fruits and vegetables than similar adults without the condition, a new study suggests. The disease, which affects about 37 million adults in the United States, leaves the kidneys less able to filter waste from the blood and can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. The study, published online July 5, 2022, by the Journal of Renal Nutrition, analyzed data on eating patterns of American adults included in three cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted between 1988 and 2018. After accounting for factors such as waist size, diabetes, and high blood pressure, researchers found that those with chronic kidney disease were consistently likelier to practice an eating pattern that included fewer fruits and vegetables than people without the condition. Researchers noted that more research is needed to tease out whether low fruit and vegetable consumption contributes to or results from chronic kidney disease and what other factors may be involved. Doctors sometimes advise patients with the disease to reduce their consumption of potassium, a mineral commonly found in fruits and vegetables. Share This Page Share this page to Facebook Share this page to Twitter Share this page via Email Print This Page Click to PrintDisclaimer
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