Protein & Kidney Health: Why Plant Protein Is Superior for CKD Patients | Dr. Sean Hashmi

By Sean Hashmi, MD · Watch on YouTube

Not all protein affects your kidneys the same way. In the CRIC study of people with chronic kidney disease, a healthy plant-based diet was linked to a 21 to 26% lower risk of death, while a diet heavy in processed plant foods was not. For most people with CKD, plant protein has real advantages, but quality matters more than the label. In this video, board-certified nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi explains how protein affects kidney function, why animal and plant protein behave differently, the important difference between CKD and dialysis protein needs, and what the evidence actually supports. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why protein is essential, and why deficiency is its own risk - The key differenc...

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