Talk to your doctor about your protein target

Because of a kidney condition, we're not going to guess a protein number for you — protein needs with kidney disease depend on your specific stage and treatment, and only your care team has that picture.

Start with the National Kidney Foundation's plain-language guide, and bring it to your next appointment:

How much protein is the right amount? (National Kidney Foundation, KDIGO-aligned guidance)

Background: higher protein intake did not harm kidney function in people with healthy kidneys (Devries et al., 2018, J Nutr) — but that finding does not extend to people who already have kidney disease, which is exactly why a personalized number matters here. View the study.