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Are low protein diets safe?

I’ve been placed on a low protein, vegetarian, diet for the past 3 years. I have chronic kidney stone disease, and my protein limit a day doesn’t pass 45 grams.

I’m just wondering if this sort-of diet is safe? I’ve been to dietitians and my doctors don’t seem to mind… I just don’t like it, it seems to keep me skinny and I don’t have much muscle mass or much strength to do anything.

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Answer #1

..and WHO was it that placed you on a low-protein diet? A qualified medical person? And why? If I were you, I’d get a second opinion.

Your body doesn’t need vast amounts of protein (and not animal protein either - vegetarians can manage fine, as I’ve bveen doing for over 30 years) - but you do need to get enough, as well as enough vitamins and minerals. (Especially iron, if you’re feeling weak.).

Answer #2

Here’s some frequently asked questions that might be helpful in determining your best options: http://www.noah-health.org/en/kidver/kidney/care/diet.html

Tale care !!

Answer #3

Low protein diets are often prescribed for people with kidney disease.

45gm of protein is not particularly low; in fact it is probably more than your body strictly needs. If your energy is low you should talk to your doctor to determine the cause.

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