Protein is a hot topic when it comes to kidney health. Whether you are following a low protein diet or protein supplements, our dietitians have you covered. Don’t miss our Low Protein Diet and Protein Supplements for Dialysis Patients articles.
Low protein diets can be a very helpful thing for keeping your kidneys. Learn more about how to make sure you’re doing it right!
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Ketoanalogues are an increasingly fascinating part of the renal diet. They are a medical food created specifically for kidney patients. Our dietitians provide support for kidney patients that want to use ketoanalogues. There are several points to understand before ordering your own ketoanalogues. This article will cover everything you should know about ketoanalogues to protect
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It’s one thing to get your renal panel and kidney function test results, but do you know what they mean? What about how you can improve them? Learn more now about what to look for and what to ask when it comes to your best kidney health!
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PRAL or the potential renal acid load refers to the amount of acid produced when foods are digested. The higher the PRAL, the more acid produced. This also means more work for your kidneys. Those with poor kidney function should consider their PRAL food intake. Learn how different foods can help or hurt your kidneys
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Chances are you’ve been encouraged to eat more protein if you’re on dialysis. But in many cases, dialysis patients just can’t seem to eat enough protein. That’s when protein supplements come in. Protein supplements are often recommended for dialysis patients to fill that gap between how much protein you eat and how much protein you
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