I have asked this question on the Bernstein site, but I cannot get to that website tonight and thought I would post it here.

It looks like I may have chronic renal failure and all the research I can find states that high protein intake is not good for damaged kidneys. Once a patient goes on dialysis, then they need higher levels of protein, but in the beginning stages of kidney disease all the articles that I can find state that high protein is bad.

I do find articles that say that high protein is good for folks who have healthy kidneys, but not the ones whose kidneys are unhealthy- this was stated within the same article. These articles I am reading seem to be from reputable organizations and they have the research to back them up.

I would welcome any input on research that shows high protein is not bad for persons with chronic renal failure (NOT dialysis patients).

Thanks!

Ramona