The PKD Dietitian Podcast Diana Bruen MS, RD

What is vasopressin and how is it connected to Polycystic Kidney Disease? In this episode, the PKD Dietitian is going to:


Break down exactly what vasopressin is.
Explain how it functions in the body and how it affects your kidneys.
Highlight how it impacts PKD cyst growth.
PLUS share dietary and lifestyle factors that impact vasopressin levels...for better or worse.

 

RESOURCES

BLOG: What is a Good Fluid Goal for Polycystic Kidney Disease?

EPISODE 3:  Listener Q - How Much Water Should I Drink?

 

REFERENCES


Torres VE. Salt, water, and vasopressin in polycystic kidney disease. Kidney Int. 2020;98(4):831-834. doi:10.1016/j.kint.2020.06.001 ARTICLE LINK
Van Gastel MDA, Torres VE. Polycystic Kidney Disease and the Vasopressin Pathway. Ann Nutr Metab. 2017;70 Suppl 1:43-50. doi:10.1159/000463063 ARTICLE LINK
Taylor JM, Hamilton-Reeves JM, Sullivan DK, et al. Diet and polycystic kidney disease: A pilot intervention study. Clin Nutr. 2017;36(2):458-466. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2016.01.003 ARTICLE LINK
Amro OW, Paulus JK, Noubary F, Perrone RD. Low-Osmolar Diet and Adjusted Water Intake for Vasopressin Reduction in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Kidney Dis. 2016;68(6):882-891. doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2016.07.023 ARTICLE LINK
Maatje D.A. van Gastel, Vicente E. Torres; Polycystic Kidney Disease and the Vasopressin Pathway. Ann Nutr Metab 15 June 2017; 70 (Suppl. 1): 43–50. ARTICLE LINK
Torres, Vicente E.; Harris, Peter C. Strategies Targeting cAMP Signaling in the Treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 25(1):p 18-32, January 2014. | DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2013040398 ARTICLE LINK
Wang, Xiaofang; Wu, Yanhong; Ward, Christopher J.; Harris, Peter C.; Torres, Vicente E.. Vasopressin Directly Regulates Cyst Growth in Polycystic Kidney Disease. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 19(1):p 102-108, January 2008. | DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2007060688 ARTICLE LINK
Tasneem M, Mannix C, Wong A, Zhang J, Rangan G. Is serum copeptin a modifiable biomarker in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?. World J Nephrol. 2018;7(2):51-57. doi:10.5527/wjn.v7.i2.51 ARTICLE LINK
Bankir L, Roussel R, Bouby N. Protein- and diabetes-induced glomerular hyperfiltration: role of glucagon, vasopressin, and urea. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2015;309(1):F2-F23. doi:10.1152/ajprenal.00614.2014 ARTICLE LINK
Alwis US, Delanghe J, Dossche L, et al. Could Evening Dietary Protein Intake Play a Role in Nocturnal Polyuria?. J Clin Med. 2020;9(8):2532. Published 2020 Aug 5. doi:10.3390/jcm9082532 ARTICLE LINK
Grantham, Jared J.. Therapy for Polycystic Kidney Disease? It's Water, Stupid!. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 19(1):p 1-7, January 2008. | DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2007101100 ARTICLE LINK
Yamada Y, Fujiki H, Mizuguchi H, et al. Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi. 2022;157(4):254-260. doi:10.1254/fpj.22006 ARTICLE LINK
Rangan GK, Wong ATY, Munt A, et al. Prescribed Water Intake in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. NEJM Evid. 2022;1(1):EVIDoa2100021. doi:10.1056/EVIDoa2100021 ARTICLE LINK
Sparapani S, Millet-Boureima C, Oliver J, et al. The Biology of Vasopressin. Biomedicines. 2021;9(1):89. Published 2021 Jan 18. doi:10.3390/biomedicines9010089 ARTICLE LINK

 

DISCLAIMER

The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Information presented should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

In this shorty episode of The PKD Dietitian we are going to dive into the question - Are Raspberries Good for PKD? For your PKD kidneys? We will explore the nutrients in raspberries, their rich antioxidant profile,  address oxalate concerns, and get your mouth watering with some delish raspberries + calcium combinations.

 

RESOURCES


USDA FOODData Central 
BLOG: Are Raspberries Good For PKD?
OXALATE LIST: Harvard’s Oxalate List
ENROLL TODAY: PKD Nutrition Academy

 

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The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Information presented should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  If you would like to work The PKD Dietitian, please check out your opportunities at www.thepkddietitian.com.

Listener Q Episode + FAQs 

Q: "I occasionally fast but am considering doing a long fast, like the 3-day water fast that was done in the study.  What do you think of extended fasting?  Is it good for PKD?"

A: Tune in and find out:


If there are benefits for PKD with an extended water fast
The PKD Dietitians' thoughts on if you should try a water fast
FAQs on whether you should do keto
FAQs on how much fluid you should drink
If labs are a good marker of sodium intake
PLUS ways to work with the PKD Dietitian

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Episode 14: How I Became The PKD Dietitian

Episode 19: Ketogenic Diets: Are They Good for PKD?

Episode 34: KETO-ADPKD: What Were The Study's Results?

Blog: What is a Good Fluid Goal for Polycystic Kidney Disease?

Info: PKD Nutrition Academy

 

QUESTIONS?

Do you have a question for The PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?  

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REFERENCES 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8369953

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37377031/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29455546/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7929006/

 

 DISCLAIMER

The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Information presented should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

 

 

In this shorty episode, The PKD Dietitian tackles the Carnivore diet,  what it really is, why folks with PKD are doing it, and provides her thoughts (scientifically backed of course) on whether the meat-based dietary craze is good for Polycystic Kidney Disease.

 

RESOURCES:


PKD KETO PRO - more program info

 

CONNECT WITH THE PKD DIETITIAN


INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/PKDDietitian

 

REFERENCES


Can a carnivore diet provide all essential nutrients? 
Micronutrient Gaps in Three Commercial Weight-Loss Diet Plans
Behavioral Characteristics and Self-Reported Health Status among 2029 Adults Consuming a "Carnivore Diet" 
Limitations of Self-reported Health Status and Metabolic Markers among Adults Consuming a "Carnivore Diet"

 

DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes.  The information provided shouldn’t be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode of the PKD Dietician podcast, host Diana Bruen talks with guest Emily Fraser about family planning with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Emily shares her journey, including her decision to use IVF and preimplantation genetic testing (PTM) to conceive a child without ADPKD.  We discuss the IVF process, and the emotional and ethical considerations often involved. The episode highlights the importance of genetic testing and the support available for those seeking to prevent passing PKD to their children.

 

CONNECT WITH EMILY


Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespooniementor/
Program: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/tsp

 

CONNECT WITH pkDO

PKD Outreach Foundation


Website: https://www.pkdo.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pkd_outreach/
Info on IVF + PGTM: https://www.pkdo.org/pkd-free-babies

 

DISCLAIMER

Content on The PKD Dietitian Podcast is for informational purposes, it isn't intended as medical advice. Please consult your Dietitian and/or healthcare provider for individual recommendations.

 

In this episode, The PKD Dietitian talks about three labs she wants you to ask for each year - Vitamin D, PTH, and Uric Acid.  Learn more about the labs, why they are important for your kidney health, and your next steps to be a proactive member of your healthcare journey.

RESOURCES:


EPISODE 17: Vitamin D and PKD: How To Supplement Safely
BLOG: The Ultimate Guide to Vitamin D and Polycystic Kidney Disease 
JOIN: The PKD Nutrition Academy

Do you have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?  

>>> Contact The PKD Dietitian

DISCLAIMER:

The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Information presented should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.