By Dr. Liji Thomas, MDReviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Jul 1 2024 Chronic kidney disease is a debilitating condition that affects the emotional, physical, and social well-being of affected patients, thereby reducing their quality of life . A new study published in the journal Nutrients examines how health-related QoL in CKD patients is affected by the New Nordic Renal Diet .
The NNRD consists of 80% plant-based foods, with the remaining foods comprised of animal products that provide 30-35 kcal/day. The amount and type of each food is customized to the patient. Although the feasibility and effectiveness of the NNRD have been previously reported, its impact on the HRQoL of CKD patients remains unclear. This type of patient-reported outcome measure is valuable in evaluating medical interventions from the patient’s perspective.
The NNRD group experienced 26% less pain and discomfort during the intervention period, compared to no change reported in the control group. A positive association was observed between loss of body fat mass and reduced pain/discomfort. The study findings indicate that the NNRD provides adequate protein intake at 0.8 g protein/kg/day without causing loss of muscle mass. In fact, NNRD group participants exhibited 39% lower urinary protein excretion. Plasma and urine urea and urinary sodium levels were also reduced in the NNRD group, whereas plasma albumin levels rose. NNRD group participants reported better HRQoL, energy, mood, sleep quality, and skin health.
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