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
Category: RD Q&A
Questions I receive from dietitians – with my answers.
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
Is the bioavailability of micronutrients in plants foods equal? Is the phosphorus bioavailability lower in all plant foods? Or does the level of processing matter?
It is not uncommon to see “modified” or “resistant” starch listed on food labels, but do those starches contain phosphorus? The easy answer – sometimes
A colleague of mine brought this question to my attention. She had a patient who was asking if they should take Vitamin K. I admit
It’s fat stack Friday. Unfortunately in healthcare, that means I am not talking about a fat stack of pancakes. Fat stack Friday for dietitians means