Study Finds Increased Vitamin E Intake Could Help Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease

What we eat plays a significant role in our health. This fact becomes even more critical when dealing with chronic diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD). Now, thanks to some recent scientific research, we're discovering that one particular nutrient, vitamin E, could play a vital role in helping protect against CKD. Let's take a closer look at this study and find out how adding more vitamin E to your diet might be a powerful strategy for preventing CKD.

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Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

CKD is a condition that happens when your kidneys, over time, start losing their ability to properly filter waste from your blood. Healthy kidneys help keep your body clean by removing waste, but when they don't function correctly, this waste can pile up in your body, leading to several health problems. The tricky part about CKD is that it often goes unnoticed until the damage is pretty severe.

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The Study: Vitamin E and CKD

A study conducted using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2009 and 2016 explored the relationship between dietary vitamin E intake and CKD among U.S adults. The main takeaway from this study was the discovery of a negative correlation between high vitamin E intake and the occurrence of CKD. In simpler terms, people who ate more vitamin E seemed to have a lower risk of CKD.

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Greater Impact on High-Risk Patients

The researchers discovered something very interesting - those who were already at high risk for CKD experienced even more benefits from vitamin E. Basically, it means that the higher your risk for CKD, the more you could benefit from having more vitamin E in your diet. For those people who were at high risk, increasing their intake of vitamin E could significantly decrease their chances of their CKD getting worse.

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Conclusions and What This Means for You

The findings of this study show that simply increasing our intake of vitamin E could potentially be a powerful way to prevent CKD, especially for those already at high risk. However, while this study shows a clear link between vitamin E and lower CKD risk, it's important to remember that correlation doesn't always mean causation. More research is needed to truly understand how vitamin E helps protect against CKD.

For now, though, considering foods rich in vitamin E, like nuts, seeds, and leafy greens, might be a good addition to your diet. Just remember to always consult with a healthcare professional before making any big changes to your diet, especially if you're dealing with chronic diseases.

In the world of nutrition and health, we're always learning more about how our diet affects our overall wellbeing. This research isn't just about vitamin E or even CKD, but rather how understanding the relationship between our diet and our health can help us make better decisions for a healthier life.

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Reference

Association between dietary vitamin E intake and chronic kidney disease events in US adults: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2016

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‍About the Author

Rich Foreman brings over 30 years of technology leadership to his role of CEO and Co-Founder of KidneySoft.  As founding CTO, Rich led the team that developed the CordicoShield / CordicoFire Wellness App. Cordico was honored with the Sacramento Innovation Award in 2021. After achieving a 7 digit ARR, Cordico was acquired by Lexipol in 2020. Rich has a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington, an MPA from Troy State University and was an officer in the U.S. Navy. Rich co-authored his book, "Tap into the Mobile Economy." Rich's blog was listed in Top 20 Marketing Mobile Blogs of 2014. He has been featured on KCRA3, NEWS10, 1170 Tech AM PowerDrive, Business Radio Money 105.5, SiliconIndia, the Sacramento Business Journal, and the Sacramento Bee. Rich is also the Founding Director of the Sacramento Chapter of Startup Grind and served a term as Utility Commissioner for the City of Folsom. Rich is a regular contributor to TechWire.net and StartupSac. Rich was the Co-founder of Apptology which was named Small Business of the Year in 2014 by the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber. He was also the Founding Chief Technology Officer at Cordico. Cordico was acquired by Lexipol in 2020.  Rich also served 4 years as a Naval Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps.

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Patient Education Disclaimer

This material is for informational purposes only. It does not replace the advice or counsel of a doctor or health care professional. KidneyLuv makes every effort to provide information that is accurate and timely, but makes no guarantee in this regard. You should consult with, and rely only on the advice of, your physician or health care professional.

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