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Animal protein vs. plant proteins

Avoid animal proteins

meat
fish
poultry
dairy

"In a new study, middle-aged people who ate protein-heavy diets had a markedly increased risk of dying. When animal derived protein sources are taken out of the mix, the mortality risk was significantly reduced: In other words, plant-based protein did not seem to present the same kind of problem as protein from animal sources."

Researchers discovered those who ate more protein had a greater risk for dying, and a greater risk for developing kidney disease. Animal proteins (possibly additives) are harmful to kidneys especially cystic PKD kidneys. It increases the risk for developing heart disease (most PKD'rs succumb to heart disease), cancer risk (a higher risk in PKD for developing renal cell carcinoma especially when combining pink meats and alcohol, eating animal proteins also decreases longevity. From the pulldown are some articles explaining this effect.

-- select ANIMAL PROTEIN article -- Animal proteins vs plant based proteins Animal proteins heighten cancer risk Animal proteins decreased longevity Animal proteins tested under 65 Meat dairy cancer World cancer report Vegetarianism

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We are  sharing our experiences with PKD/PLD Diet, an adjunct diet envisioning it complementing a physician's prescribed medical therapy. Consider testing this with your doctor's prior knowledge, who can  adjust it according to your own uniqueness by adding it to your current  treatment.

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