Short-term effects of soy protein diet in patients with proteinuric glomerulopathies.

Introduction: It has been suggested that soy protein can slow renal disease progression by decreasing plasma cholesterol and proteinuria in patients with nephropathies. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of soy protein on proteinuria and dyslipidemia, in patients with proteinuric glomerulopathies.

Patients And Methods: Patients were divided into three groups: Control Group (n = 9) received diet with 0.

Influence of muscle mass and physical activity on serum and urinary creatinine and serum cystatin C.

Background And Objectives: For addressing the influence of muscle mass on serum and urinary creatinine and serum cystatin C, body composition was assessed by skinfold thickness measurement and bioelectrical impedance analyses.

Design, Setting, Participants, & Measurements: A total of 170 healthy individuals (92 women, 78 men) were classified as sedentary or with mild or moderate/intense physical activity. Blood, 24-h urine samples, and 24-h food recall were obtained from all individuals.