A recent medical study has shown that the Mediterranean diet helps slow the decline in kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease who are not undergoing dialysis.
Researchers studied the dietary habits and health indicators of 1,073 people, and the results showed that following the Mediterranean diet contributed to a slight improvement in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), which is the main indicator of kidney function. This effect was more clearly observed in patients in the early and middle stages of the disease. Moreover, the diet did not lead to an increase in blood potassium or phosphorus levels, two indicators that are closely monitored, especially in cases of chronic kidney failure.
During the study, the researchers paid special attention to olive oil, which is considered one of the most important nutrients in the Mediterranean diet. They noted that regular consumption of this oil helped reduce inflammation levels in the body and lowered levels of C-reactive protein. The researchers emphasized that olive oil is rich in phenols, which are natural antioxidants effective in fighting inflammation.
The researchers also noted that the Mediterranean diet reduces urea levels, which affect inflammation and kidney health, and emphasized that following this diet and using high-quality olive oil plays a protective role in the early stages of kidney disease.
