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Long-term high intake of whole proteins results in renal damage in pigs.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20668252     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Despite evidence of potential antiobesity effects of high-protein (HP) diets, the impact of consuming diets with protein levels at the upper limit of the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) on kidney health is unknown. To test whether HP diets affect renal health, whole plant and animal proteins in proportions that mimicked human diets were given to pigs, because their kidneys have a similar anatomy and function to those of humans. Adult female pigs received either normal-protein (NP) or HP (15 or 35% of energy from protein, respectively) isocaloric diets for either 4 or 8 mo. The higher protein in the HP diet was achieved by increasing egg and dairy proteins. Although there were initial differences in body weight and composition, after 8 mo these were similar in pigs consuming the NP and HP diets. The HP compared with NP diet, however, resulted in enlarged kidneys at both 4 and 8 mo. Renal and glomerular volumes were 60-70% higher by the end of the study. These enlarged kidneys had greater evidence of histological damage, with 55% more fibrosis and 30% more glomerulosclerosis. Renal monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 levels also were 22% higher in pigs given the HP diet. Plasma homocysteine levels were higher in the HP pigs at 4 mo and continued to be elevated by 35% at 8 mo of feeding. These findings suggest that long-term intakes of protein at the upper limit of the AMDR from whole protein sources may compromise renal health.
Authors:
Yong Jia; Sun Young Hwang; James D House; Malcolm R Ogborn; Hope A Weiler; Karmin O; Harold M Aukema
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-07-28
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of nutrition     Volume:  140     ISSN:  1541-6100     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Nutr.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-23     Completed Date:  2010-09-16     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404243     Medline TA:  J Nutr     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1646-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Biological Markers
Dietary Proteins / adverse effects*
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Kidney Diseases / chemically induced,  veterinary*
Swine
Swine Diseases / chemically induced*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
MOP 67034//Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biological Markers; 0/Dietary Proteins

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