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Adopting a plant-based diet (PBD) was significantly associated with 26% lower incidences of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Higher intake of PBD showed a dose-dependent relationship with lower risk of CKD incidence and slower CKD progression, systematic review and meta-analysis finds.

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