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Supplement Brands we Like
This is our curated collection of favorite supplements from many different companies. This link is for our current patients to use to access their personal supplement recommendations.
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Ketoanalogue Supplements for Very Low Protein Diets
Albutrix is a capsule based ketoanalogue supplement. Ketoanalogues are used in conjunction with a very low protein diet. This is one of the approaches we use for our patients with late stage kidney disease.
Ketorena is a powder-based ketoanalogue supplement that is mixed with water and used 2-3x/day. We recommend ketoanalogues in conjunction with a very low protein diet. Very low protein diets are one of the nutrition approaches we use for our patients with late stage kidney failure.
Gut Health Supplements
Megaspore is our preferred probiotic for our patients. Because this probiotic is very potent, we recommend that people start on a very small dose when starting and gradually build up to the full dose. Please consult with a healthcare practitioner if you have gut issues.
Megaspore is our preferred probiotic for our patients. Because this probiotic is very potent, we recommend that people start on a very small dose when starting and gradually build up to the full dose. Please consult with a healthcare practitioner if you have gut issues.
Other Supplements We Like
Keeping adequate B vitamins is essential for preventing anemia and optimizing health. We like this liposomal B Complex to help optimize absorption.
We like Vitamin D3/K2 drops as we can easily increase or decrease how much needs to be taken.
Iron deficiency anemia is common in CKD. This form of iron is gentle on the stomach and highly absorbable.
We use curcumin to reduce inflammation overall. Please note that curcumin may not be good to use in the case of severe anemia.
We like this supplement along with nutrition strategies to help control gout and high uric acid levels.