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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Episodes

17. Vitamin D and PKD: How To Supplement Safely

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...
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16. What's the Difference Between BUN and Creatinine?

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...
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15. Supplements and PKD: 4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting One

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...
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14. How I became The PKD Dietitian

EPISODE RESOURCES The pkDO Outreach Foundation Email pkDO at helpingfamilies@pkdo.org  Or through their website at https://www.pkdo.org/contact Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like...
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13. Colloidal Silver Supplements and PKD: The Dangerous Truth

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...
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12. Master Your Labs for PKD: My 4-Step Framework

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...
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11. The First Medical Food For PKD: Guest Dr. Thomas Weimbs

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,...
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10. NSAIDs - What Are They & Why Avoid Them With PKD

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...
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09. A 3 Question Check In...I want You To Try This!

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...
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08. Ketogenic Therapy and PKD - 2 Myths and 1 Truth

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...
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07. 3 Simple Swaps To Improve Your Diet For PKD

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...
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06. Can You Drink Coffee With PKD?

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...
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