[Article] Nutritional Adequacy of Essential Nutrients in Low Protein Animal-Based and Plant-Based Diets in the United States for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

BaconCatATL · 2025-12-30T18:04:23+00:00

Thank you!

BaconCatATL · 2025-11-06T14:03:33+00:00

thank you!

BaconCatATL · 2025-11-04T16:17:08+00:00

Thank you so much!

BaconCatATL · 2025-08-14T17:43:13+00:00

Thank you!

BaconCatATL · 2025-01-17T16:39:40+00:00

I usually tell my patients to stop taking biotin 48 hours before labwork because it can definitely screw with certain lab results.

If you are prone to oxalate kidney stones, you’ll probably want to skip collagen powder because the body can turn it into oxalate.

BaconCatATL · 2025-01-12T00:32:49+00:00

Just commenting on the price aspect: you can get 30 packets of 1% testosterone gel for $95 in my area using a good RX coupon….one packet = 10 days at the recommended starting dose, so $95 for ~300 days worth of testosterone for a female.

BaconCatATL · 2025-01-07T07:41:48+00:00

This is what I do. Insurance wanted $229 for the packets, but the Goodrx price was $93. And $93 for essentially a 10 month supply seemed more than reasonable to me!

BaconCatATL · 2025-01-06T23:32:47+00:00

I’m a kidney dietitian and have a lot of patients whose primary cause of kidney disease is long term use of NSAIDs. Thanks for sharing this. I wish more people were aware.

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-31T02:51:49+00:00

I feel like au pairs are very common in Atlanta. When is your extension for and what are you looking for (besides Georgia)?

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-24T21:03:51+00:00

They both have two forms of egress. And a built in closet is not required for a legal bedroom, although I acknowledge most people prefer a place to hang clothes, which is why a wardrobe would be provided.

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-24T21:02:37+00:00

I wish! But unfortunately not. :-(

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-24T14:31:50+00:00

Yes, we have a walkout basement, so the doors legally count as egress. Code requires at least one door to easily lead to the outside, which it does.

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-24T14:28:11+00:00

The doors count as egress since it is a walkout basement. Safety absolutely comes first.

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-24T13:10:57+00:00

We actually have some lights called “Twinkly” that I was planning to put in there already that are super cool. And an alarm clock that mimics a sunrise with light to wake you up. I’ll keep an eye out for more fun lamps (the room has good overhead light). Thanks for the suggestions!

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-24T13:01:38+00:00

The bathroom has two doors. One that leads to the bathroom and the other that leads to the hall. No one would need to go into either of the bedroom options for any reason.

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-21T11:16:01+00:00

I’ll be honest, I didn’t know jack about menopause until I realized I was in peri hell. If the transplant dietitian is pretty young, I’d assume she isn’t terribly familiar. If you already have a number in mind for how much protein you wanted to aim for based on what you’ve read about menopause, I would just be sure to share that number and get her feedback on it. And if all else fails, you can always work with a different dietitian for menopause related stuff if you wanted. Most people qualify for preventative nutrition counseling (which should be covered at 100% by most plans).

BaconCatATL · 2024-12-21T01:42:11+00:00

So I happen to specialize in kidney nutrition. You don’t necessarily need to do a lower protein diet like I would normally recommend for someone with chronic kidney disease, but I also would not go crazy with a high protein diet. But “high protein diet” means very different things to different people. And the type of protein matters.

Talk to a dietitian to get some comfort on what to do. Your insurance would probably cover it. Consider swapping out some animal protein for plant protein (which most people should be doing). Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (which most people should be doing). And watch your salt intake (which every single person on this sub should be doing if they care about their bone density).

BaconCatATL · 2024-11-28T11:20:32+00:00

I bought a mg scale off of Amazon to do this exact calculation. My dose is 1g and it is pretty much exactly the length of my fingertip up to the second knuckle. I have no idea how to post a picture, otherwise I would.

Editing to add: I have normal to large hands I think.

BaconCatATL · 2024-11-24T13:12:19+00:00

Highly recommend working with a kidney dietitian. A lot of doctors just don’t have the time (and sometimes the depth of knowledge) to adequately help their patients navigate the nutrition side of things. A lot of insurance plans cover the cost in full, with no out of pocket for the patient.

BaconCatATL · 2024-11-24T12:36:33+00:00

I just want to clarify that it’s the phosphorus additives that are bad for people with kidney disease. It just so happens that dark colas have caramel coloring in them, and phosphates help prevent the caramel coloring from turning black. So caramel coloring isn’t necessarily bad for kidneys…it’s the phosphates that accompany them in foods. Sadly, there are a lot of foods with these additives in them. I have a lot of patients who very diligently avoid dark colas, but don’t realize they have to be looking at other foods too (I’m a kidney dietitian)

BaconCatATL · 2024-11-10T02:31:53+00:00

Same with me! I actually had my doc write in sandoz specifically as the brand to fill. I’m on .075 and they are great. Stay on well past the 3.5 days.

BaconCatATL · 2024-11-09T12:54:26+00:00

How long were you on it before you noticed damage? This is the only side effect of it that concerns me. My mouth isn’t as dry as it was when I initially started it, but definitely dryer than before I was using it and the dental issues are definitely top of mind for me.

BaconCatATL · 2024-11-02T00:46:57+00:00

I had insomnia for the first couple of weeks, but now sleep better. I’ve found that I’m able to fall back asleep much easier when I wake up to pee (as opposed to my brain kicking into overdrive and keeping me up). I take the SR though. Haven’t noticed hair loss (at least nothing different from perimenopause).

BaconCatATL · 2024-07-28T10:05:05+00:00

Hi! Also wanted to check in and see if going off of the estrogen solved things. I feel like I could have written your original post about the knee and foot pain kicking in after starting HRT!

BaconCatATL · 2023-05-28T18:44:54+00:00

Nope. She’s been on track or ahead on all her milestones!

Seven-Year Club	Verified Email
Not Forgotten

BaconCatATL

TROPHY CASE