This is part 3 of my Vitamin D controversy series. To see the other posts in the series check out: In 2024, the Endocrine Society
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This is part 2 of my Vitamin D controversy series, if you haven’t read part 1, check it out here. Between 2011 and 2024, the
Did you know that the threshold for diagnosing a vitamin D deficiency is highly controversial? I didn’t—until I listened to an episode from one of
Phosphate binders are routinely prescribed to lower serum phosphorus in patients with CKD. But do they actually reduce total body phosphorus — or just shift
As part of a rigorous nutrition assessment, assessing muscle mass is increasingly recognized as an essential component. While dietitians have long relied on visual cues
A colleague recently sent me a paper that had her hemodialysis (HD) unit buzzing. It had everyone asking: Should all HD patients be recommended fish
Today’s paper is a deep look at the SEMALEAN study, which examined how semaglutide affects body composition, muscle function, and resting energy expenditure over 12
This is Part 4 in my series on creatine supplements. Today, I focus on creatine supplementation in people receiving dialysis. For background on creatine basics,
This is Part 3 in my series on creatine supplements. Today’s post focuses on the relationship between creatine supplements and kidney health. For background information,
In Part 1 of this series, I reviewed the basics of creatine—its function, metabolism, common forms, and potential benefits for muscle strength and performance. In