The PKD Dietitian Podcast

The PKD Dietitian Podcast

Hosted by: Diana Bruen MS, RD

The PKD Dietitian podcast is hosted by Diana Bruen, a PKD nutrition expert. Join as Diana digs into health, nutrition, research, and all things proactive & protective for Polycystic Kidney Disease.

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04. Kidney Stones & PKD, Are They Connected? Part. 1

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...
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03. Listener Q - How Much Water Should I Drink?

“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...
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02. Sugar - Does It Affect Polycystic Kidney Disease?

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...
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01. PKD History, Research & Breakthroughs

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...
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00. The PKD Dietitian Podcast

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, ...
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