This is part of my low eGFR in athletes series. A series of posts focusing on the impact of muscle mass and nutrition recommendations in
Author: Kelly Picard PhD RD
Recently I received an email asking about how to interpret a low eGFR in athletes. This is an excellent question because interpreting eGFR results can
There is growing interest in how the gut microbiome might modulate disease outcomes for those living with chronic kidney disease. Of particular interest in CKD,
This is the follow up to my previous post looking at potassium peaks after meals. Today, I am focusing on a slightly different aspect of
I received an email asking how long dietary potassium intake will impact serum potassium levels. First and foremost – thanks for the email! And if
Understanding how much phosphorus additives we eat is becoming an increasingly asked question. With current labeling laws, producers do not have to declare how much
The balance of potassium in the body is under the influence of several factors. I reviewed the impact of both insulin and adrenaline in this
I recently had a paper accepted in the Journal of Renal Nutrition! The paper is: Potassium Food Additives and Dietary Management of Serum Potassium: Proposed
I have talked a lot about metabolic acidosis and the impact of diet to help correct CO2 levels, but what about beverages? Can what people
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant that is frequently used post-kidney transplant (and is associated with hyperkalemia). I received this question on how eating impacts cyclosporine. To