Table 3.
Different types of low-protein diet.
| Diet | CKD Stage | Protein | Carbohydrates | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional LPD | 3–4 | 0.6 g/kg/day (>50% of animal origin) | Especially from low-protein substitutes | <700 mg/die |
| LPD Vegan | 3–4 | 0.7 g/kg/day (100% from grain and legumes) | From cereals | |
| LPDS Vegan | 3–4 Indicated in pregnant woman or in patients at high risk of malnutrition or in patients that do not tolerate legumes |
0.6 g/kg/die (100% from cereals and legumes) + EAA/KA (1 tablet every 10 kg of body weight) | From cereals | |
| PLADO Diet | 3–5 | 0.6 g/kg/day (50–75% from plant origin) | From whole cereals | |
| VLPDS | 4–5 | 0.3–0.4 g/kg/die + EAA/AK (1 tablet every 5 kg of body weight) | Especially from low-protein substitutes | 300–400 mg/die |