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The PKD Dietitian Podcast

The PKD Dietitian Podcast

Hosted by: Diana Bruen MS, RD

The PKD Dietitian podcast is hosted by Diana Bruen, a PKD nutrition expert. Join as Diana digs into health, nutrition, research, and all things proactive & protective for Polycystic Kidney Disease.

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Episodes

14. How I became The PKD Dietitian

EPISODE RESOURCES The pkDO Outreach Foundation Email pkDO at [email protected]  Or through their website at https://www.pkdo.org/contact Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like...
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13. Colloidal Silver Supplements and PKD: The Dangerous Truth

Listener Question Episode!  Q: “What it is about colloidal silver that makes it dangerous for polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?  Are there really any benefits?” A: Tune in for the PKD Dietitian’s answer. Remember, just...
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12. Master Your Labs for PKD: My 4-Step Framework

Confused about your PKD and kidney labs?  Listen now to learn my 4-step framework to master your labs, once and for all!  Plus, I’ll share a powerful, and 100% FREE, tool to help you start today.   RESOURCES: FREE...
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11. The First Medical Food For PKD: Guest Dr. Thomas Weimbs

What do you get when you... Take a scientist who researches PKD + discoveries related to PKD growth pathways + realization the pathways depend on nutrients? You get a medical food - KetoCitra - the first, and only,...
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10. NSAIDs - What Are They & Why Avoid Them With PKD

Been told to avoid NSAIDs?  That's good advice for Polycystic Kidney Disease.  In this episode, I am going to get into what NSAIDs are, why they aren’t kidney-friendly, and specifically why they aren’t...
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09. A 3 Question Check In...I want You To Try This!

In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes and share something I have been personally working on.  I think many of you in the PKD Community will relate to some of my struggles but also benefit from, and connect...
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08. Ketogenic Therapy and PKD - 2 Myths and 1 Truth

Let's dig into two of the biggest myths around Ketogenic Diet Therapy.  A ketogenic diet is ALWAY high in protein You MUST cut out all fruit and severely limited veggies. Plus…I will give you one truth about...
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07. 3 Simple Swaps To Improve Your Diet For PKD

3 easy swaps you can make in your day-to-day diet that have a positive impact on Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Learn what to swap out and what to swap in with this Take Action Episode!   Resources: PKD Dietitian Blog...
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06. Can You Drink Coffee With PKD?

A look at the myths, research, and recommendations around coffee consumption and Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Plus 3 Questions to ask yourself to help determine your best amount!   Episode Q&A at a glance: Is...
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05. Help Stop Stones with Nutrition, 6 Steps for PKD - Part. 2

You can reduce your kidney stone risk with Polycystic Kidney Disease, and it's all about nutrition. This episode is all about picking the step that will serve you best and taking action!   Here’s a glance at the...
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04. Kidney Stones & PKD, Are They Connected? Part. 1

Kidney stones and Polycystic Kidney Disease are connected.  But why and how?  Tune in and find out!   The questions I am going to answer for you:  What are kidney stones? Why & How do they form? Why is PKD a risk...
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03. Listener Q - How Much Water Should I Drink?

“How much water should I drink?” - Listener Question Episode We are going to: ✅ Look at why hydration is important for Polycystic Kidney Disease✅ Simplify the science → PKD pathways that drive cyst growth✅ Clarify how...
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