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Is eating a high protein diet bad for your kidney health?
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It can be: A high protein diet can affect kidney health. This occurs because diets rich in protein can damage the glomerular membrane (a "filter" in the kidneys) and lead to kidney disease.
Answered 10/26/2019
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No: No provided that the kidney function is normal. Patients with kidney failure need to restrict their protein intake to certain amount.
Answered 6/21/2018
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