Plant-Based Diets in CKD
According to the National Kidney Foundation, 37 million adults in the United States are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Chronic kidney disease describes a condition where one or both kidneys are damaged and losing their ability to filter and remove wastes and excess water from your blood. 1 in 3 adults are at risk for CKD with risk factors including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney disease and being over the age of 60.
