The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
In this study, there was a lower mortality risk for adults with CKD regardless of the protein source - both higher intakes of plant protein and animal protein (up to 1.6 g/kg/day) reduced mortality risk compared to the RDA.
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a protein intake of 1.4 g/kg/day was associated with a 27% lower mortality compared to the RDA of 0.8 g/kg/day.
High-protein diets might not even be harmful to people with kidney disease. For people with chronic kidney disease, emerging studies suggest that a higher protein intake may even reduce mortality risk—a protein intake of 1.4 g/kg/day was associated with a 27% lower mortality compared to the RDA of 0.8 g/kg/day.
Some Studies have found that consuming protein at levels above the RDA is associated with reduced mortality risk in this population challenging the traditional approach of protein restriction