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Dietary changes you can make that might prevent further damage to your kidneys and slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.
If you have complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G), IgA nephropathy (IgAN) or another type of chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may need to change what you eat. There isn't one correct eating plan that is suitable for everyone with CKD. However, there are dietary changes you can make that might prevent further damage to your kidneys and slow the progression of disease.
It's important to talk with your health care team to determine which diet changes you should make. Depending on your health and the stage or severity of your disease, your care team might recommend that you:
Your health care team also may recommend healthy changes to your lifestyle such as losing excess weight and being physically active to help preserve the health of your kidneys. What you can or cannot eat may change over time, depending on your kidney function and other factors. For example, if your kidney function goes down, you may need to eat foods with less phosphorus and potassium. You may find it helpful to work with a registered dietitian to develop a meal plan that includes foods you enjoy eating while maintaining your kidney health.
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