Global Dialysis - Vegetarian diet leads to lower phosphate and FGF23 levels.

Vegetarian diet leads to lower phosphate and FGF23 levels.

CJASN: Conclusions In summary, this study demonstrates that the source of protein has a significant effect on phosphorus homeostasis in patients with CKD. Therefore, dietary counseling of patients with CKD must include information on not only the amount of phosphate but also the source of protein from which the phosphate derives.

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