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Science News for September 1, 1996


Low-Protein Diet May Reverse Kidney Disease

A very low protein diet with amino acid supplements has been shown to cure severe kidney disease in some individuals. The study suggests that this dietary therapy should be tried before drug treatment for nephrotic syndrome, which often leads to kidney failure.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateSep 1, 1996