Focus on U.S. Immigration and Life in the U.S.: Recently, researchers from the University of Utah presented a study at the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, showing that increased consumption of plant-based proteins from vegetables can help patients with chronic kidney disease live longer. For patients with chronic kidney disease, poor kidney function means that toxins, which are usually excreted through urine, accumulate in the blood. According to research findings from scholars at Harvard University’s School of Public Health, good sources of plant-based protein include legumes, nuts, and whole grains.
Previous studies have shown that plant-based proteins are more effective than animal proteins in reducing the production of blood toxins.
The researchers selected over 1,100 patients with chronic kidney disease, all of whom participated in a significant health survey organized by the U.S. government. After adjusting for other influencing factors (such as age, smoking, weight, or overweight), the researchers found that for every additional 10 grams of plant-based protein consumed daily, the risk of death by the end of the survey period decreased by 14%.
This research highlights the positive role of a healthy diet in chronic kidney disease, indicating that higher intake of plant-based protein can improve the survival rate of patients with chronic kidney disease. Additionally, some scholars believe that individuals with healthier dietary habits also tend to have other healthy lifestyle habits, which may contribute to longer survival for patients with chronic kidney disease.