Inflammatory regimen linked to higher risk of progression of renal failure

Diets contributing to inflammation were associated with a higher risk of progression of chronic renal failure (CKD) in a study to be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 from October 23 to 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

The progression of the MRC may be accompanied by chronic inflammation. Tanushree Banerjee, Ph.D., is investigating whether a pro-inflammatory diet could increase the risk of progression of the MRC. (University of California, San Francisco) and colleagues studied a national sample of 1,084 adults with CRD, where 11.1% of participants developed kidney failure over the 14 years of follow-up.

The investigators found that people with a pro-inflammatory diet were at a higher risk of developing kidney failure. "These findings have implications for the prevention of renal failure using low-potency dietary approaches," said Dr. Banerjee. "Nutritional interventions focused on reducing the inflammatory aspects of the diet should be the focus of trials aimed at curbing the progression of the IRC."

Foods that have a positive relationship with inflammatory marker concentrations include tomatoes; fizzy drinks; vegetables other than green leafy vegetables and dark yellow vegetables; and processed meats, red meats, meat of organs and fish other than brown meat fish.

Explore further:
An acid-rich diet can have negative effects on kidney health