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Fruits and Vegetables Outperform Medication for Treating Metabolic Acidosis in Chronic Kidney Disease

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 October 22-25.

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