Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a major global health burden affecting over 10% of the world’s population, requires effective dietary strategies to control progression-related risk factors such as hypertension . Fruits granola (FGR), rich in dietary fiber, β-glucan, and polyphenols, has demonstrated benefits in improving blood pressure and gut health, yet evidence regarding its safety and efficacy in moderate CKD remains limited. To address this gap, a study evaluated the safety and clinical effects of FGR consumption on blood pressure and intestinal environment in 24 patients with moderate CKD.
The study found that FGR intake was associated with reductions in systolic blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, and the LDL-C/HDL-C ratio, along with a decrease in N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG), a marker of renal tubular damage. Additionally, improvements in…
