11. The First Medical Food For PKD: Guest Dr. Thomas Weimbs
Description
What do you get when you...
Take a scientist who researches PKD + discoveries related to PKD growth pathways + realization the pathways depend on nutrients?
You get a medical food - KetoCitra - the first, and only, medical food for Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Today I’m joined by Dr. Thomas Weimbs, and we are going to dive into what this means for you!
A glance at the episode:
How the Weimbs Lab, which studies PKD, came about
Medical food vs. Supplement
A look at Ketocitra and what's inside
How Ketocitra is specifically formulated for PKD
Opportunities you have to impact PKD with diet and nutrition
RESOURCES
Santa Barbara Nutrients
KetoCitra
The Weimbs Laboratory >>> connect on Facebook
Connect on Youtube
REFERENCES
Ketosis Ameliorates Renal Cyst Growth in Polycystic Kidney Disease
Crystal deposition triggers tubule dilation that accelerates cystogenesis in polycystic kidney disease
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Question: “When I get my labs back the sodium is also within the “normal” range. Does this show that I am doing a good job limiting my salt intake?”
Answer: Tune in and find out:
What sodium lab tests show
What, outside of your kidneys, can make sodium levels too high or low
If lab results...
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