Each kidney has a unique structure and function. Hence kidney failure can result in serious illness or even death.
Because of changes in our lifestyles, the incidence and prevalence of kidney diseases are increasing. Metabolic syndrome is caused by a sedentary lifestyle, junk food consumption, and alcoholic beverages that provide empty calories.
This in turn causes diabetes mellitus and hypertension which are the two main causes of kidney disease. Diets similar to the keto and Atkins diets have received a lot of attention recently (high fat with high protein and low carbohydrate diets).