Plant-based diets have been successfully shown to slow or stop the progression of kidney failure, but what about all the phosphorus and potassium in plant foods?

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This is the last of an extended six-part video series on the latest science on diet and kidney health. Check out the rest of the series here:
• Preventing Kidney Failure Through Diet ([ Ссылка ])
• Treating Kidney Failure Through Diet ([ Ссылка ])
• Can Diet Protect Against Kidney Cancer? ([ Ссылка ])
• Which Type of Protein is Better for Our Kidneys? ([ Ссылка ])
• Protein Source: An Acid Test for Kidney Function ([ Ссылка ])

The problem for most people (98% of American Diets Potassium Deficient [ Ссылка ]) is not getting enough potassium, but you have to have functioning kidneys to keep you in balance. Too much phosphorus in the blood can also be a problem. Phosphate additives are something we should try to stay away from. See my three-part video series:
• Phosphate Additives in Meat Purge and Cola ([ Ссылка ])
• Phosphate Additives in Chicken ([ Ссылка ])
• How to Avoid Phosphate Additives ([ Ссылка ])

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