Fruits and veggies may rival medication for kidney health
NCT ID NCT06545461
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether eating more fruits and vegetables or taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) tablets can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and reduce heart risks in people with high blood pressure and kidney damage. 108 non-diabetic adults with stage 3 kidney disease were followed for up to 10 years. The goal was to see if these simple, low-cost approaches could preserve kidney function better than usual care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fruits and vegetables (dietary intervention) and sodium bicarbonate tablets
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple dietary change (eating more fruits and vegetables) is as effective as medication for slowing kidney disease and lowering heart risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 108 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dietary changes can be hard to maintain long-term, and sodium bicarbonate may cause stomach upset or other side effects.
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