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The formation of kidney stones is complex, with influence from multiple factors including genetic and environment. Stones can be costly. Not only can they be painful, if left unaddressed, more serious conditions can arise such as obstruction and permanent damage to the kidneys. In this blog we focus on electrolyte imbalances and kidney stone formation. As…
Zinc has been studied for years for its implications in kidney disease. In fact, many researchers have pointed to zinc deficiency as one of the underlying causes of the worsening of kidney disease. We can explore even more upstream and understand some of the factors that result in zinc deficiency in the first place. So…
This blog is part of a series discussing our integrative approach to kidney stone prevention and management. In this blog we will discuss the dietary approach to kidney stone prevention. By Lara Zakaria, PharmD, CNS, CDN, IFMCP Kidney stone formation (also called urolithiasis or nephrolithiasis) is a complex disease influenced by multiple factors including diet, genetics, and…
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, is an often forgotten about fat-soluble nutrient and key factor in optimizing kidney health. It can be made by our own cells when there are adequate resources, however it is also available through diet and as a supplement. In this blog we will discuss the association between CoQ10…
This blog is the first in a series discussing our integrative approach to kidney stones prevention and management. Kidney stone, also called nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, is a complex disease influenced by multiple factors including genetic and environmental factors. Stones are often painful, and left unaddressed can lead to more serious conditions such as obstruction of…
Vitamin D gets a lot of attention these days, not only for its roll in bone health, but also due to the multiple health benefits associated with robust levels of circulating vitamin D, specially in kidney disease. However, the role of vitamin K working in tandem with vitamin D often gets overlooked. This blog will focus…
Kidney disease (KD) is associated with changes in bone health and mineral balance. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for life and is crucial for calcium balance and bone health. The kidneys are central in the activation of vitamin D and play a key role in regulating circulating levels. Vitamin D as…
Our gut is home to 100 trillion beneficial bacteria and what we eat has a tremendous impact on their composition. These bacteria interact constantly with the lining of the gut and their health is important for the maintenance of a healthy gut barrier as well as our overall health specially in patients with kidney disease….
In the early 1950’s, researchers declared that age-related kidney decline reduced function at a rate of about 8% every 10 years after the age of 40. More recently, it was noted that the decline may begin as early as 20 years old. Each of us are born with a specific number of nephrons, the functional…
In December of 2012 the international guidelines for the management of chronic kidney disease (also known as KDIGO) stated that restricting protein intake in patients with kidney disease remains controversial. Interestingly, a low-protein diet was suggested as an approach for treatment of kidney disease as early as 1869. It was thought that lowering protein intake…