Kidney Nutrition: A Plan That Fits Your Results
Nutrition recommendations vary with your CKD stage, laboratory values, medications, diabetes and whether you receive dialysis. Your nephrologist and a renal dietitian can help you choose a balanced plan.
Sodium: Reducing excess salt can help blood pressure and fluid management. Ask your care team about your daily target.
Potassium: Restrictions depend on blood levels and treatment. Do not automatically eliminate fruits and vegetables. Check before using potassium-containing salt substitutes.
Phosphorus: If levels are elevated, review portions and processed-food additives with your care team.
Protein: Needs may differ before and during dialysis. Avoid high-protein diets or supplements without guidance; people receiving dialysis often need more protein.
Fluids: Neither extra water nor fluid restriction is right for everyone. Advice depends on urine output, swelling, heart health and treatment.
Diabetes and kidney disease: Coordinate carbohydrate choices and diabetes treatment with your kidney nutrition plan while maintaining adequate nutrition.
Use the resources below for ideas, then discuss changes with your care team.
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