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
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
In today’s post I am reviewing three case study that explored pseudohyperkalemia for people living with thrombocytosis. What is pseudohyperkalemia? According to the article, pseudohyperkalemia
When I think of malnutrition, a condition characterized by inadequate intake and reduced nutritional stores, I worry about so many components for my patients. And
When my patients are considering starting on GLP1s, one of the things I assess for is malnutrition risk. And I admit, I worry about about