As I highlight in my Hyperkalemia Assessment Cheat Sheets, the causes of hyperkalemia can be difficult to figure out. In most, it isn’t as simple
This is part of my Low eGFR in Athletes Series. In my previous post, I reviewed an article, where the authors reported that Cystatin C
This is part of my Low eGFR in Athletes series. In this series, I review various components needed to accurately assess kidney function when muscle
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
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