U.S., Sept. 12 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07815600) titled 'Pistachio Consumption in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease' on Sept. 08.
Brief Summary: Standard chronic kidney disease (CKD) guidelines frequently restrict nut intake due to concerns regarding their phosphorus and potassium content. While uncontrolled phosphorus loading exacerbates secondary hyperparathyroidism, vascular calcification, and mortality, overly restrictive diets can preclude the intake of essential cardioprotective nutrients. Phytate (myo-inositol hexaphosphate), abundant in fiber-rich foods like pistachios, acts as a natural inhibitor of calcium salt deposition, potentially mitigating vascular calcification. Cruci...