Kidney Disease

Amino acids and ketoacids offer muscle support in protein-restricted patients

17-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation of essential amino acids and ketoacids can improve muscle mass and strength in individuals with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) on low protein diets, a new review has concluded.

Kibow Biotech celebrates 25th anniversary as drug trials commence

04-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Kibow Biotech is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the company pivots toward developing a drug based on its proprietary probiotic strains that benefit kidney disease suffers.

Bodybuilding supplement practices can harm kidneys, study says

14-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review raises an alarm about some bodybuilding supplementation practices that can damage the kidneys. But an expert with decades of experience in the field said extreme practices followed by some athletes who may have underlying conditions should...

Supplements help improve outcomes for kidney patients: Study

26-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study out of British Columbia has found that oral nutritional supplements that boost the intake of protein and other nutrients can benefit subjects suffering from kidney failure and improve outcomes when they begin dialysis.

Curcumin may slow chronic kidney disease progression, say scientists

10-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Curcumin supplementation increase levels of beneficial gut microbes that limit actions of toxins and eases chronic kidney disease (CKD) symptoms, according to new research.

Micronutrient changes in processed foods a factor in kidney and gut complications, suggests expert

06-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Changes to micronutrients and polyunsaturated fatty acids in heat-treated processed foods could play a role in increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and changes to the gut environment.

New functional beverages address kidney stone concerns via patented formula

08-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new functional beverage has debuted in a category where few other supplements have ventured—crafting products to help consumers who are at risk of developing kidney stones.