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[C] The following conclusions are supported by limited evidence or expert opinion:
For individuals with diabetic nephropathy, meta-analyses of clinical trials have shown a significant effect of a lower protein diet (<0.9 g/kg/day) on some markers of improved renal function.
A protein intake equal or lower than the RDA (0.8 g/kg/day) has been shown in some studies to have a beneficial effect on renal function in individuals with diabetic nephropathy. However, the results are