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Should someone with kidney disease limit eating meat since kidneys work harder when consume too much of it? what to eat?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Talk 2 ur kidney doc: Most americans eat way more protein than necessary. 3-4oz of protein is no more than your fist or a deck of cards. You don't need 16-24oz steak each night. But your protein limitation also depends upon your kidney's level of (dys)function. Check out http://www.Davita.Com/kidney-disease/diet-and-nutrition/diet-basics/dietary-protein-and-chronic-kidney-disease/e/5302 for more detailed info.

Answered 12/26/2020

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