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Will eating too much meat harm your kidneys? — Whalespan

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Will eating too much meat harm your kidneys?

Paul Saladino15m · 2021-07-23

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✓Well SupportedVegans and vegetarians may be deficient in creatine, leading to cognitive impairment, as supplementation has been shown to improve cognitive function in these groups.✓Well SupportedVery high protein intake is not harmful to kidney health in individuals without pre-existing kidney conditions.◐Partially SupportedIncreased creatinine levels due to creatine or high meat intake are not harmful and may warrant cystatin C testing for kidney function assessment.✓Well SupportedCreatine supplementation can be beneficial for cognitive function and performance, even without concurrent physical activity.Well Supported

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Meat and organs contain unique nutrients like taurine and creatine, and deficiencies in these are not well-quantified.

✓Well SupportedProtein intakes of 3.2 to 4.5 g/kg/day for up to one year are safe for athletes and do not cause adverse kidney function changes.

✓Well SupportedCystatin C is a more reliable marker for renal function than creatinine, especially in individuals with high muscle mass, as it is not influenced by muscle mass.

◐Partially SupportedElevated blood creatinine can indicate impaired kidney function.

✕Not SupportedProtein is not inherently damaging to the kidneys in individuals with normal renal function.

◐Partially SupportedEliminating toxic plant foods can lead to resolution and improvement in skin conditions and other autoimmune issues.

◐Partially SupportedPlants produce toxins and defense chemicals to deter overconsumption, supporting the idea of a plant toxicity spectrum.

◐Partially SupportedA low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet over two years in healthy obese individuals was not associated with harmful effects on GFR, albuminuria, or fluid/electrolyte balance compared to a low-fat diet.

◐Partially SupportedThe hypothesis that eliminating toxic plants improves health is worth entertaining and should not be dismissed as medical misinformation.

✕Not SupportedBlood urea nitrogen is not a reliable test for kidney function as it is influenced by diet, hydration, and salt intake.

◐Partially SupportedPaul Saladino's kidney function labs show normal GFR, no albumin in urine, creatinine less than one, and normal statin C levels despite high protein intake.