Understanding Kidney Health: Can high protein cause low GFR?
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Approximately 20% of the blood pumped by your heart goes to the kidneys, which filter around 48 gallons (180 liters) of blood daily. A high-protein diet increases the filtering workload, leading many to question: **Can high protein cause low GFR?** The answer is complex and depends heavily on your overall kidney health.
