Efficacy of low-protein diet for diabetic nephropathy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background A low-protein diet (LPD) is believed to be beneficial in slowing the progression of kidney disease. It is reported that low protein diet can improve protein, sugar and lipid metabolism, and reduce the symptoms and complications of renal insufficiency. However, there has been cont...

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Main Authors: Huan-gao Zhu, Zhao-shun Jiang, Pi-yun Gong, Dong-mei Zhang, Zhi-wei Zou, Qian-Zhang, Hui-mei Ma, Zhen-gang Guo, Jun-yu Zhao, Jian-jun Dong, Lin-Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-018-0791-8