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
Category: RD Q&A
Questions I receive from dietitians – with my answers.
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
I received an email asking how long dietary potassium intake will impact serum potassium levels. First and foremost – thanks for the email! And if
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
On my hyperkalemia assessment guide, I highlight that glucosamine supplements can be associated with hyperkalemia. But why? Glucosamine supplements may cause hyperkalemia because they can
This is part two of a question that was emailed to me. The questions were about how different factors impact the movement of potassium inside
This question was emailed to me a little while ago. Its a tough one, but a good one! How are CO2 and K related? According
Given that constipation is known to contribute to hyperkalemia risk and many ostomies are associated with increased fecal volume, the most well-known impact is hypokalemia.
This isn’t directly related to nutrition, but this question has come my way, so I am happy to talk about it. This question comes up
In one of my previous posts, I talked about Vitamin K and calcification. It got me wondering, what about my patient’s on blood thinners? I