A low protein diet is a diet where people reduce their protein intake. This diet is often advised as a treatment for kidney or liver disease. A low protein diet includes fruits like apples, bananas, berries, vegetables like tomatoes, asparagus, pepper, broccoli, grains like rice, oats, bread, barley, and healthy fats like avocados and coconut oil.
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Will high protein intake cause high levels of creatinine and BUN?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 52-year-old male. My recent labs show elevated levels of BUN and creatinine. I have hypertension and it is controlled by medication. I am a weight trainer and boxer. I have followed a high protein diet over the years. My lab repot shows: eGFR - 71. BUN - 27. Creatinine - 1... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know which medicines you take for hypertension? I would like to know, whether you have done any urine examination? Rest eGFR (glomerular filtration rate) of 71 is within normal range for you, if urine examination is normal. I would advise you to decr... Read Full »
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