Diabetic nephropathy is a frequent cause of end-stage renal disease. Reduction of dietary
protein has been used to slow down renal disease progression, but patients are often
unwilling to make these dietary changes. Other research suggests that changing the quality of
dietary protein may be as effective as reducing the total amount of ingested protein. This
study hopes to show that soy protein, a plant protein relatively high in essential amino
acids and with high nutritional value, maye be beneficial to Type I diabetic patients with
incipient renal disease.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)