High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting.

High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting. But scientists at the University of Granada in Spain have shown through tests in rats that a high-protein diet increases the risk of kidney stones and other renal diseases.Dr.