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Do you have information about diets good for kidneys?

Asked by JLeslie (65445points) October 11th, 2019 from iPhone

I’ve been reading up and the general guidelines seem to be to watch the intake of salt, potassium, and phosphates.

I read that whole grains are high in phosphates, beans, and seafood. I name these, because usually this would be items on a “healthy” diet.

I knew dark colas are high in phosphates, and dairy products but I just read so is fast food.

Should I start counting phosphate milligrams?

I read that the phosphates found naturally in foods aren’t absorbed well, so is it not concern?

If I’m worried about my kidneys do I opt for white bread and white rice over whole grains?

I’m going to talk to a doctor about it, but wanted to hear what the collective knows and has experience with. Did your kidney function get better on a specific diet?

Also, what about low dose aspirin daily?

The drug Zetia?

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