Diet Rich In Fruits And Vegetables Can Help Reduce Acid Build-Up, Control Kidney Disease

A diet that is based on animal and grain products – like the classic Western diet – tends to be highly acidic and can lead to metabolic acidosis, a condition common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Now a study by U.S. scientists among 71 patients with advanced CKD found that adding either fruits and vegetables or an alkaline solution (bicarbonate) to their diets had a favorable response by reducing urinary kidney injury markers. The study suggests that these interventions in people with too much acid build-up could help maintain kidney health.