High protein diet effect on kidneys
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I typically run high protein and have perfect uneventful pregnancies otherwise. (Just delivered Thurs). There can be many factors, but for me it was just my diet. In general I am a big meat, bean, all around protein eater and my body stores it longer, or digests it slower. So they will just watch and make sure it isnt something else causing it and if it levels out they'll make sure it isnt causing any other issues.
Probiotics such as the lactobacillus bacteria found in organic yogurt help to promote absorption of digested nutrients. Probiotics, including Azodyl have no direct effect on the kidneys as kidneys are normally sterile and do not contain bacteria. There are many broad spectrum probiotic supplements available over the counter, from your vet and at retail.
Daily subcutaneous fluid administration is the single most important factor in canine kidney failure therapy.
t get enough nutrition and oxygen, placing pressure on my liver, which leads to my kidneys leaking protein, which all gives the side effect of the high bp. The high bp is dangerous for me as it can give me seizures and stroke so they try to manage it way before that happens, but the protein is particularly important as it gives an idea of how much the liver and kidney are struggling.
Hi. There are very many causes for high protein levels in a dog's urine, the most common being diet - though other causes can be more serious. I would start writing down everything you are feeding her, including all treats, and then pass this information on to your vet when you next see them.
I suggest not doing the 500 cal. diet!!
How much protein do you REALLY need?
First of all, protein itself is vital to living. In fact, you could go months, even years without eating carbs (NOT recommended - of course), and still survive and keep on living.
But if you eliminate protein, it would only take a few weeks before your muscles would atrophy (shrink drastically) and your internal organs would literally start to deteriorate. So, you would start to die.
There is no definitive answer to your question, which is why it's hard to tell what's true and what isn't. Nobody really knows. Heavy protein intake for long periods of time can damage the kidneys. The ideal amount of protein for a normal diet isn't as high as people think it is, but there are different dietary theories about how much is the right amount; for bodybuilders, more protein helps build muscle.
Google the lithium and find out. As for the creatine, it can destroy you even without the lithium if you take too much or even if you're getting a lot in your diet and you supplement. But I don't know the answer to your question. A high protein diet can harm your kidneys as well. I guess the question is, are big muscles worth that much to you? Do you need creatine to get them? If it is the most important thing in your life, then maybe it's worth the risk.
I have recently started to feed my (16 year-old) cat a high protein diet (Orijen), devoid of all carbs, hoping to stay away from diabetes that way. Now the vet tells me that's a bad idea because a high protein level in food (anything over 40%) leads to the production of urea and actually harms the cat's kidneys. I am very confused. My cat is healthy, but which is the right food composition to keep it that way?
If your blood pressure is high and you have protein in your urine it's because your kidneys are not functioning properly to filter the protein out. Protein in your urine without high blood pressure is usually due to diet, dehydration, or something preexisting.
Hi, I found a link recently which was discussing research on the impact of high protein diets on subjects with and without kidney disease. They concluded that high protein did not cause kidney disease, and neither did it cause most kidney disease to deteriorate.. I will post the link if I can find it again.
Controlling BG levels is essential to preventing kidney complications, and has been shown to reverse disease in many cases.
I was affected by the same thing. I found that I was low in calcium. I had been eating high protein bars. Some very high. I didn't realize the protein was leaching out any calcium I had. Symptoms were, chest pain, kidney pain, shakey muscles, and loss of feeling in hands and fingers. Also cunfusion, brain fog adn fatigue. Once I started calcium tabs 1500 mg. per day and stopped the bars, symptoms began to go away. Kidneys were hurting after the chest pain.
Diet and exercise can lessen the severity of kidney stones which may form. Organic diet may be helpful. A diet low in high protein foods like meat, low in high oxalate foods like spinach, rhubarb, peanuts, and low in sodium may help. A diet high in fiber like fruits, vegetables can be very helpful. Vitamin A is helpful in preventing the formation of stones. The good sources of vitamin A are alfalfa, apricots, cantaloupes, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and squash.
-Total Vol = 1700 ml
- Urine Albumin (mg %) 13.00
- 24 Hrs Urine Albumin (mg) 221 { 0.
I would recommend consulting with a kidney dietician. High sodium diets with high protein and dairy foods can over work kidneys already overworking due to impaired functionality. Food can either be our medicine, or our poison. Anything to reduce the extra workload of the kidneys is beneficial!!! I wish you both well!!
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