Fruits and vegetables outperform medication for treating metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease

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In people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), oral sodium bicarbonate is a standard treatment for metabolic acidosis (too much acid buildup in the body), but results from a recent clinical trial indicate that dietary acid reduction with base-producing fruits and vegetables may be a better option. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2026, Oct. 22–25.

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