Excessive protein intake can worsen CKD by causing glomerular hyperfiltration and nitrogenous waste accumulation, leading to poorer clinical outcomes. A low-protein diet, defined as 0.6 g/kg/day, is ...

This article discusses the different mechanisms through which the protein restriction (PR) diet promotes longevity while navigating its age-dependent risks and benefits. What is protein restriction ...

When it comes to weight gain, it’s all about the calories. That might seem obvious, but popular diets continue to suggest that lowering or increasing certain dietary components — carbs or protein, say ...

Hannah Cutting-Jones is a food historian and assistant professor in the University of Oregon’s global studies department. She’s written about the rise of protein as a diet trend and joins us to talk ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A high-protein, low-carb diet can support muscle growth ...