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How much protein should a 177 lb female with stage 3b kidney disease eat daily?

A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
June 21
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A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

For CKD, a person should limit protein to 0.27 - 0.36 grams per pound of body weight. For someone on dialysis that needs to increase to 0.54 to 0.59. Those are the standard recommendations.
However, keep in mind that there is protein in many things other than meat and fish. For example, broccoli, beans, and a few other vegetables, as well.

July 12 (edited)
MyKidneyDiseaseTeam

Great question! For someone at stage 3b kidney disease, a common starting recommendation is around 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Here's how to work that out for 177 lbs:

- Convert pounds to kilograms: 177 ÷ 2.2 = ~80.5 kg
- Multiply by 0.8: 80.5 × 0.8 = ~64 grams of protein per day

So roughly 64 Show Full Answer

Great question! For someone at stage 3b kidney disease, a common starting recommendation is around 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Here's how to work that out for 177 lbs:

- Convert pounds to kilograms: 177 ÷ 2.2 = ~80.5 kg
- Multiply by 0.8: 80.5 × 0.8 = ~64 grams of protein per day

So roughly 64 grams daily is a general guideline for stage 3b. That said, this is just a starting point. At stage 3b, some doctors may recommend limiting protein even further to help slow kidney decline. The right amount can depend on:

- Current kidney function (GFR levels)
- Blood test results
- Overall treatment plan
- Other individual health factors

It's really important to confirm the exact target with a nephrologist and, ideally, a registered dietitian who specializes in kidney disease. They can fine-tune the number based on specific lab results and health needs — no guesswork needed!

June 21
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Sheila…..how are they working?

June 25
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you. I am presently using Wegovy injections

June 21

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