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Plant-Based Diet is Not Linked to Hyperkalemia in CKD Patients

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience hyperkalemia (HK). Consumption of vegetable-based diets are considered risky as they contain a high amount of potassium (K).

Plant-Based Diet is Not Linked to Hyperkalemia in CKD Patients

Plant-Based Diet is Not Linked to Hyperkalemia in CKD Patients

Hyperkalemia generally experienced in CKD patients. It was previously known that a plant-based diet rich in potassium was linked to HK. A recent study shows no link between a plant-based diet and HK.

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