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The gut-kidney-brain axis in chronic kidney disease: mechanisms and nutritional interventions for cognitive protection.

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This review explains how kidney disease, gut health, and brain function are connected. It suggests that diet changes might help protect the brain in people with kidney disease. The review summarizes existing studies, so it shows a link rather than proving a direct cause.

Who did this work

Patil S · Doshi GM

Source

Paper · PubMed, Nutritional supplements and CKD · 2026 Oct 6
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42834726/