Progress of Application of Plant-based Diet on Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global public hygiene problem. As the incidence increases, it poses a huge burden on the health of patients as well as on social economy. In recent years, with increased attention to healthy eating patterns, plant-based diets have become one of the hot topic researches due to their potential kidney protective effects. However, there is still a lack of unified explanation for the mechanism and clinical intervention effects of plant-based diets on CKD patients. Therefore, this study aims to explore the potential application of plant-based diets in CKD management. This study summarizes the various benefits of a plant-based diet for CKD patients by systematic analysis of the literature. Research has shown that a plant-based diet benefits kidney function, reduces urinary protein levels, and slows down the decline in glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). In addition, considering that they are rich in dietary fiber and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant components, plant-based diets can reduce oxidative stress and chronic inflammatory reactions. Although this study verifies the multiple protective effects of a plant-based diet, there are still some research gaps and deficiencies. For instance, further research is needed on the impact of plant-based dietary patterns on CKD rehabilitation stages and the customization of intervention strategies. Future research can combine dynamic monitoring of hormones and artificial intelligence algorithms to develop precise nutrition management plans for CKD patients, making it possible to realize disease management and optimizing diet for CKD patients. Meanwhile, it also provides new perspectives and directions for future research.