Micronutrients include vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients kidney patients need smaller quantities of. Our articles covers this different areas to discuss what is important to focus on for a renal diet.
When you think of the words “minerals and kidney disease” or “electrolytes and kidney disease” what do you think of? Do you just think of sodium, potassium and phosphorus, or do you think about things like calcium, magnesium or selenium? Sodium, potassium and phosphorus are the three main mineral and electrolyte players when it comes […]
Electrolytes and Kidney Disease: Sodium, Potassium and More! Read More »
It’s easy to think that grabbing any daily multivitamin at the store would better your health. However, in the case that you have CKD, this isn’t all that true. Everyone with kidney problems has different needs for various vitamins and minerals, but how do you know what vitamins for kidneys to get? There are varying
Vitamins for Kidneys: B-Complex Vitamins and More Read More »
Standing in the supplement aisle of a store can be intimidating to anyone. There’s no sign that points you to the “vitamins for kidneys” section, so how do you know which ones are right for you? There are varying dosages, different names for the same vitamins, store brands vs name brands, and the list goes
Vitamins for Kidneys: Vitamin D and the Fat-Soluble Vitamins Read More »