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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…
When a large number of young agricultural workers in Central America started developing kidney failure without any known risk factors in the nineties, many kidney organizations around the world started sounding the alarm bells. Scientists have been looking for reasons for this in the past two decades. Initially the connection between climate change on kidney…
Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are essential for every structure and function in the human body, including but not limited to the function of the heart, blood vessels, and immune system. Thousands of enzymes in the body require micronutrients for optimal function. Some medications interact with micronutrients, and micronutrients may interfere with the action of medication….
The phrase “our genes are not our destiny”, describes how nutrition and lifestyle factors can have a positive impact on genetic expression for certain diseases. This field of study is called epigenetics. Recently, researchers have found evidence that diet and lifestyle modifications can impact polycystic kidney disease (PKD). What is Polycystic Kidney Disease? PKD is a…
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….
Love is good for our kidney health! Human beings flourish from social relationships and connections and according to the Harvard Medical School, social connections may be as important to our long-term health as adequate sleep, not smoking, and a good diet. One study that looked at data from over 300,000 test subjects found that strong…
According to a report by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 2.2 million adverse drug reactions (ADRs) occur in the US annually. On the other hand, the healthcare cost and morbidity associated with ineffective medication cause unnecessary burdens as well as patient confidence in treatment. Clinicians continuously strive to strike a balance between medication choices…