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Benefits of Oral Nutrition Supplements (ONS)
Being on dialysis means your body may need extra protein and sometimes more calories to stay strong. But it can be tough to eat well or enough when you feel tired, nauseous, your taste changes, or you have a low appetite. Your dietitian or doctor may recommend an oral nutrition supplement (sometimes referred to as […]
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13 Essential Vitamins for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
The fact that vitamins are good for our health has been taught to us from the time we were children. Learn about vitamins,the role they play in keeping us healthy and how chronic kidney disease (CKD) changes vitamin requirements.
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Energy and Protein Boosters for Dialysis Patients
Dialysis patients often experience short- or long-term appetite problems that interfere with food intake. What you may need is a kidney-friendly supplement that has the protein you need as well as the calories to help you regain your energy.
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Cranberry-Lime Protein Drink
Turn an ordinary protein drink into something fancy with Lemonade Cranberry Lime Protein Drink.
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Maple Apple Delight Protein Drink
Turn a plain vanilla nutrition supplement into a tasty treat by adding extra flavorings. Maple Apple Delight is sure to please.
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Prescriptions and Over-The-Counter Drugs: Effects on People with Kidney Disease
Common prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs can be harmful to people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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High Protein Tropical Smoothie
Boost your protein intake with this super-easy recipe from DaVita dietitian Primal. She created High Protein Tropical Smoothie to help her dialysis patients get more protein in their daily eating plan.
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5 Kidney-Friendly Snacks to Keep on Hand
Stash these kidney-friendly snacks in your kitchen when you need a yummy pick-me-up.
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OTC Medicines: What People with Kidney Disease Should Know
When you have kidney disease, some commonly used medicines may negatively affect your health. Others could actually help, such as preventing a heart attack. Learn more about over-the-counter medications.
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Calcium and Chronic Kidney Disease
Learn about calcium,what it does and how it affects people with chronic kidney disease,renal failure,end stage renal disease and those on dialysis.