Dive into all things Ketogenic Therapy and Polycystic Kidney Disease with The PKD Dietitian. This is the first episode of a 3-part series! IN THIS EPISODE: You will learn about the history of ketogenic diet therapy in medicine Finally know, and understand what ketones, ketosis, and keto are Get an answer to the million-dollar question of why were are even talking about keto & PKD Expert answers to some of your top questions, like "Can I do keto for PKD?" and "Should I do...

Today, on the PKD Dietitian Podcast, we are joined by special Guest Ciara Morin of PKD Wellness.   Learn about Ciara's personal journey advocating for knowledge, community, and empowerment for the PKD Community.   As a Mom, a PKD'er herself, and a lover of real food, Ciara shares how important community is and how she approaches positivity with PKD. Join us in this thoughtful, vulnerable, and enlightening conversation.   Connect with Ciara & PKD Wellness: Insta:...

What does Vitamin D have to do with the Kidneys?  Even better, what do we know about Vitamin D and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? In this episode, you will get some education on what Vitamin D is, how we use Vitamin D in our bodies, the risks that come with a deficiency, and why vitamin D intake and status are important for Proactive PKD Living.  You will also get some actions to take regarding your Vitamin D Status, safe supplementation, and learn why Vitamin D is one of three labs I...

LISTENER QUESTION EPISODE Q: "What’s the difference between BUN and Creatinine, and do I need to pay more attention to one or the other with PKD, or with my diet?" A: Listen and Learn the PKD Dietitian's answer!   RESOURCES: GFR Calculator Master Your Labs For PKD   HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question or topic request to the PKD Dietititian

In this episode, Diana is sharing her 4 Question Smart Guide to help you walk through if and how you should start a new supplement.   Plus how to make a plan for your supplementation routine!  Join as The PKD Dietitian gives you examples, walks you through how to use the questions for yourself, and provides you will some great tips on taking supplements with Polycystic Kidney Disease!   4 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF 1. Could it hurt? 2. How will it help? 3. How much? 4. How...

EPISODE RESOURCES The pkDO Outreach Foundation Email pkDO at [email protected]  Or through their website at https://www.pkdo.org/contact Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?   >>> Contact The PKD Dietitian

Listener Question Episode!  Q: “What it is about colloidal silver that makes it dangerous for polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?  Are there really any benefits?” A: Tune in for the PKD Dietitian’s answer. Remember, just because something is “natural” doesn’t make it safe.   BTW, have you checked out and connected with pkDO!  pkDO is a PKD outreach foundation whose mission is to help you slow the progression of PKD, increase live kidney donations, and help families eliminate PKD in future...

Confused about your PKD and kidney labs?  Listen now to learn my 4-step framework to master your labs, once and for all!  Plus, I’ll share a powerful, and 100% FREE, tool to help you start today.   RESOURCES: FREE Download >>> Track & Trend Your Labs  More info >>> Master Your Labs for PKD   LABS TO START WITH: GFR - Glomerular Filtration Rate BUN - Blood Urea Nitrogen Creatinine Carbon Dioxide (CO2) or Bicarbonate    >>>  ENROLL IN MASTER YOUR LABS FOR...

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...

Been told to avoid NSAIDs?  That's good advice for Polycystic Kidney Disease.  In this episode, I am going to get into what NSAIDs are, why they aren’t kidney-friendly, and specifically why they aren’t PKD-friendly.   A big thanks to the pkDO foundation! Connect with pkDO at www.pkDO.org  Learn more about PGT-M, IVF, PKD, and pkDO >>> www.pkDO.org   RESOURCES Lab and Kidney Health Review https://www.thepkddietitian.com/labandkidneyhealth REFERENCES National Kidney...

In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes and share something I have been personally working on.  I think many of you in the PKD Community will relate to some of my struggles but also benefit from, and connect with doing a 30-day check-in.  The best part, this check-in only involves 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS.  Join me! RESOURCES 3 Question, 30-day “challenge” - the deets! Alex Banayan’s Website   Are you trying the 30-day check-in?  I would love to hear what you discover.   Drop me a DM...

Let's dig into two of the biggest myths around Ketogenic Diet Therapy.  A ketogenic diet is ALWAY high in protein You MUST cut out all fruit and severely limited veggies. Plus…I will give you one truth about Ketogenic Therapy and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).     RESOURCES: Blog & References  >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/keto-and-PKD FREE Keto Menu >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/4-day-pfkd-diet-menu   WORK WITH AN EXPERT: The PKDietitian -...

3 easy swaps you can make in your day-to-day diet that have a positive impact on Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Learn what to swap out and what to swap in with this Take Action Episode!   Resources: PKD Dietitian Blog >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/  Olive Oil Blog >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/ Blackberry & Coconut Flax Parfait >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/Blackberry-parfait   Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic...

A look at the myths, research, and recommendations around coffee consumption and Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Plus 3 Questions to ask yourself to help determine your best amount!   Episode Q&A at a glance: Is coffee safe to drink with Polycystic Kidney Disease?  Does caffeine cause cyst to grow faster? What is a recommended "safe" intake of coffee that won't hurt the kidneys?   Stay in the know! Sign up for the PKD Dietitan’s Newsletter   References: The Effect of Caffeine on...

You can reduce your kidney stone risk with Polycystic Kidney Disease, and it's all about nutrition. This episode is all about picking the step that will serve you best and taking action!   Here’s a glance at the episode: Top 6 things you can start right now specifically for ADPKD and stone prevention Including my 3 core pillars of PKD Nutrition If you have had a stone → grab my freebie roadmap on what to do next    Resources: Blog: Kidney Stones Risk & PKD, Are They...

Kidney stones and Polycystic Kidney Disease are connected.  But why and how?  Tune in and find out!   The questions I am going to answer for you:  What are kidney stones? Why & How do they form? Why is PKD a risk factor for stones? Plus flushing out the 2 most common stones with PKD and what that tells us about diet! This is the first part of a 2-part series on Stones!   Resources: Kidney Stone Risk & PKD, are they connected?   Finding the PKD Dietitian Podcast valuable? ...

“How much water should I drink?” - Listener Question Episode We are going to: ✅ Look at why hydration is important for Polycystic Kidney Disease✅ Simplify the science → PKD pathways that drive cyst growth✅ Clarify how much fluid you should drink to be beneficial✅ You will also learn about an important hormone driving PKD progression! Fill up your water bottle, settle into a comfy spot, and prepare to get your science on with this one!   Resources: Kidney Stone Risk & Polycystic...

What is sugar? Complex vs. Simple vs. Refined vs. Whole, and where do carbs fit in…“Sugar” can be confusing, to say the least.  Tune in for a look at nutritional differences between sugars and their impact on PKD progression.   In this episode you will learn: What “sugar” really is 3 main categories of carbohydrates Refined vs. natural sugar How sugar can impact Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) My top 3 tips to scale back refined sugar intake    Related Resources: What is Sugar &...

In this episode, we will look at PKD's history from early times to present groundbreaking research.  Sometimes it takes a look back in order to look forward.  History to Hope for finding a cure for the "teardrops of the kidney".    RESOURCES: PKD Foundation ADPKD Registry Santa Barbara Nurtients KetoCitra The Ren.Nu Program   SOURCE MATERIAL: Teardrops of the kidney: a historical overview of Polycystic Kidney Disease Polycystic Kidney Disease: antiquity to the 20th...

Welcome to The PKD Dietitian Podcast!   If you believe there is more you can do to slow the progression of PKD, but you aren’t sure why or how - the PKD Dietitian podcast is for you!  In The PKD Dietitian podcast,  we’ll look at the science and research around PKD.  Don’t worry, I will make sense of the science for you! We will also dig into Nutrition & PKD.   I will also answer questions you have and those I get frequently from clients and medical professionals.   You will meet...