Takeaway: a well-formulated low-carb, ketogenic diet in early kidney disease is safe and may even address the underlying issues of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. it may preserve kidney function and prevent the progression to more serious stages of chronic kidney disease.. Eating a lot of animal foods on the keto diet can lead to more acidic urine and a higher risk of kidney stones. this acidic state can also worsen the progression of chronic kidney disease. 3..



