This study at UCLA Center for Health Sciences is testing whether the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet can lower protein levels in the urine of people with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), a common kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The AIP diet avoids foods that may cause inflammation (like dairy, grains, and sugar) for 8 weeks, then gradually reintroduces them over 4 months. We're enrolling 30 adults aged 18-65 with IgAN and protein in their urine to try this diet for 6 months. Participants will track their urine protein daily at home, keep a food log, and have monthly lab checkups, with support from a diet expert. The main goal is to see if the diet reduces urine protein by 20% or more, which could slow disease progression and reduce the need for treatments like dialysis. This exploratory study aims to find out if diet changes can help manage IgAN.
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Change from Baseline Urinary Protein to Creatine Ratio at 6months
Timeframe: 6 months