Microbial Soy Milk Consumption, Inflammation and Renal Function Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Nephropathy

The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of fortified soy milk with L. planetarium A7 on a cytokine receptor, an adipokine and renal function biomarkers in type II diabetic patients with nephropathy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults
• Type 2 diabetic patients with stages 1 and 2 of nephropathy (defined as meeting criteria including fasting blood glucose >126 mg/dL, hypoglycemic agents, or insulin intake, proteinuria >300 mg/day, and glomerular filtration rate >90 mL/min)

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnancy or lactating in women
• allergy or intolerance to soy milk or avoidance of soy milk consumption
• smoking, alcoholism
• recent antibiotic therapy and using of supplements containing vitamins and minerals
• any medical condition such as inflammatory bowel disease, infection, liver disease and rheumatoid arthritis.