Dietary Patterns and Nutritional Support for Kidney Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
2. Institute of Medical Diagnostics (IMD), 12247 Berlin, Germany
Interests: nephrology; hypertension; endocrinology; diabetology; rheumatology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a growing global health burden with significant morbidity and mortality. While pharmacological interventions are crucial, emerging evidence underscores the fundamental role of nutrition in slowing disease progression and managing complications. This Special Issue, "Dietary Patterns and Nutritional Support for Kidney Diseases," aims to collate cutting-edge research articles and reviews that explore the impact of various dietary regimens—such as plant-dominant diets, low-protein diets, and specific micronutrient supplementation—on renal function. We welcome contributions investigating the mechanistic links between nutrition and kidney health, the role of gut microbiota, and innovative nutritional strategies for different stages of CKD, including dialysis and post-transplant care. We aim to provide a comprehensive resource for clinicians and researchers to optimize patient-centered nutritional care.
Prof. Dr. Berthold Hocher
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- dietary patterns
- nutritional support
- protein-restricted diet
- plant-based diet
- renal nutrition
- gut microbiome
- kidney transplantation
- electrolyte balance
- disease progression
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