What is the right amount of daily protein that a patient with kidney disease needs to eat?
Earlier, I had talked about the recommended dietary guidelines for patients who have kidney disease . I want to tackle the issue of protein intake in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a little more detail today because this is an issue that patients seem to be the most confused about. The question is not just limited to how much protein you need to eat to for your kidneys' health and your overall health. What also needs to be realized is that not all sources of protein are created equal, even if they have the same amount of protein. Quality hence matters as much as quantity.