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Dietary patterns, blood pressure and proteinuria in West Africans with chronic kidney disease. Analysis from a West African CKD cohort: the Diet, Chronic Kidney Disease and Apolipoprotein L1 (DCA) Study.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

In 713 West Africans with kidney disease, eating more processed cereals and soups was linked to higher blood pressure and more protein in the urine, but this study shows only a connection — not proof that food causes harm.

Who did this work

Kwakyi E · Zhao R · Slear J · Raji YR · Solarin A · Amira CO · Manmak M · Braimoh R · Umeizudike T · Omotoso BA · Ripiye N · Eduful E

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD nutrition RCTs · 2026 Jul 31
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42629212/