The Effects of Dietary Nitrate in Patients With Hypertensive Kidney Injury

This study tests whether drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice or supplements can lower blood pressure and protect kidney function in people who have high blood pressure that has already caused mild kidney damage. **You may be eligible if...** - You have high blood pressure, either newly diagnosed or controlled on up to 2 medications - You have mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease (stages 1–3) caused by high blood pressure - Your kidney protein leakage (albumin/creatinine ratio) is below 500 mg/g - Your kidney filtration rate (eGFR) is above 30 - Your BMI is 35 or below - You are willing to follow dietary guidance during the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your blood pressure is very high or poorly controlled - You have more advanced kidney disease - You have other major kidney, heart, or health conditions that could interfere Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.