Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways The renal diet limits foods high in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein.Eating a low-salt diet helps lower blood pressure and reduces ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

It's official: The ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the first randomized controlled clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy for PKD. It's ...

Source: Getty Images To improve patient outcomes, therapeutic diets need to be about nourishment, not restriction or fear. For decades, the “renal diet” has been a standard part of chronic kidney ...

When you have chronic kidney disease, a lower protein diet with plenty of plant-based proteins can help preserve kidney function. If you live with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may need to make ...

It's official: The ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the first randomized controlled clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy for PKD. "I'm ...

Credit: istockphoto In addition to medications and diet, supplements may also play a supportive role in reducing uric acid levels. Uric acid in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) seems to be a ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves the progressive loss of kidney function. Jen Hernandez, a registered dietitian board certified in renal nutrition, explains why working with a dietary expert is a ...

The kidneys are remarkably resilient organs, working silently every minute to filter waste, regulate fluids, control blood pressure, and maintain electrolyte balance.