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Santa Barbara Nutrients’ blog page is contributed by our team members, nutrition experts, and various colleagues in our community.

Santa Barbara Nutrients was founded by experienced kidney researchers and many industry professionals including team members affected by kidney disease, specifically polycystic kidney disease (PKD) who bring in a unique perspective.

Our blogs cover nutritional management for chronic kidney disease and polycystic kidney disease (PKD), oxalates, dietary interventions for kidney disease and PKD, and so much more!

What is polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?

PKD is a genetically inherited disease that is characterized by metabolic defects, renal cyst growth, progressive chronic kidney disease, and other serious complications. It affects more than half a million people in the United States and currently has no cure. PKD affects ~600,000 Americans and millions more worldwide.

What is Chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Chronic kidney disease is associated with a gradual loss of kidney function. There are several diseases and conditions such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, PKD, recurrent kidney infection, and more that can cause CKD. More than 37 million people in the United States are affected by CKD.

We focus on education for patients, practitioners, and other researchers while empowering people to advocate for their health and raise awareness for those living with PKD and kidney disease. We believe there ARE lifestyle and dietary recommendations that individuals can pursue for CKD and PKD.

 

Today, you CAN advocate for your health.

PKD Self-Care Tips

Self-Care Tips for PKD If you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), you may wonder what changes you can make to preserve your kidney function. Although PKD is irreversible, ...

Kidney Stones – Risk Factors, Symptoms, Tips

Kidney Stones: A Quick Overview  Chances are either you or someone you know has experienced kidney stones. While these pesky stones are usually small enough to be excreted through your ...

Santa Barbara Nutrients’ Scientists Awarded Breakthrough Patent in Mexico Related to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Santa Barbara Nutrients’ Scientists Awarded Breakthrough Patent in Mexico Related to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) KetoCitra®, is a medical food for the dietary management of PKD and was launched in ...

Kidney Disease Resources

Kidney Disease: Nutrition Tips for Managing Chronic Kidney Disease and Polycystic Kidney Disease Kidney Resources:Are you searching for support in managing kidney disease through dietary and lifestyle changes?In this article, ...

KetoCitra®, Now Approved as a “Natural Health Product” in Canada that Helps to Support Kidney Health

KetoCitra®, the First and Only Medical Food for the Dietary Management of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Now Approved as a “Natural Health Product” in Canada that Helps to Support Kidney ...

Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet and Lifestyle Tips

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Diet: Nutrition Tips for Managing PKD What is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder and type of chronic kidney disease that ...

Oxalates and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?

Oxalates and polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?     Oxalates and PKD?  If you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), you may be curious about whether or not you should avoid foods ...

Sponsorship – FASEB PKD

Santa Barbara Nutrients was a proud sponsor of the FASEB PKD Conference this year  Why are we sponsoring PKD conferences?Being a sponsor at conferences and PKD events aligns with our ...

Sponsorship – PKD Walks

Santa Barbara Nutrients is a proud sponsor of 8 PKD Walks this year... Why are we sponsoring PKD Walks? Santa Barbara Nutrients is more than a business. It’s a team ...

Dietary Ambiguities with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

The article we will be discussing today is:What are the information needs and concerns of individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease? Results of an online survey using Facebook and social listening ...

New advisory board member, Fran Towey, former CEO of Fullscript

Santa Barbara Nutrients announces new advisory board member, Fran Towey, former CEO of Fullscript Santa Barbara, California – April 27th, 2022 Facebook Linkedin Twitter Instagram Youtube Fran founded Bayberry Lane ...

New advisory board member, Chris Leamon, leader in clinical research

Santa Barbara Nutrients announces new advisory board member, Chris Leamon, leader in clinical researchSanta Barbara, California – March 23rd, 2022  Facebook Linkedin Twitter Instagram Youtube Dr. Leamon earned an ACS-certified ...

Urine pH and Kidney Disease

  In this video, Santa Barbara Nutrients President and UCSB Professor Thomas Weimbs, PhD, discusses how to measure urinary pH, why it's important for individuals with kidney disease to monitor ...

Breakthrough Patent Related to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Santa Barbara Nutrients’ Scientists Awarded Breakthrough Patent Related to Polycystic Kidney Disease University of California Professor, Dr. Thomas Weimbs, a recognized leader in the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) research field ...

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and Oxalates – Interview with Sally Norton

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and Oxalates - Interview with Sally Norton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQXEYZuYpN0&t=4sDr. Jacob Torres, Head Researcher at Santa Barbara Nutrients interviews oxalate expert and health consultant Sally Norton, MPH. Sally has ...

First Medical Food for Dietary Management of PKD Launched

First Medical Food for the Dietary Management of Polycystic Kidney Disease Launched The first-of-its-kind product, named KetoCitraTM, is based on breakthrough research by University of California Santa Barbara professor Dr. ...

Dietary Ambiguities with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

The article we will be discussing today is:What are the information needs and concerns of individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease? Results of an online survey using Facebook and social listening ...

Renal Plasticity Revealed Through Reversal of PKD in Mice

The article we will be discussing today is:Renal plasticity revealed through reversal of polycystic kidney disease in miceKe Dong, Chao Zhang, Xin Tian, Daniel Colman, Fahmeed Hyder, Ming Ma and ...

Nutritional Management for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Nutritional Management of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxHUUDOy_sUWhatis the latest Nutritional Management for ADPKD?  Above is a webinar recording from the Virtual PKD Summit 2021, PKD Foundation of Canada, ...

Dietary Interventions for Kidney Disease – Interview with a Renal Specialist

Santa Barbara Nutrients Interviews Renal Nutrition Specialist Jessianna Saville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOwT5uf9kXIDr. Jacob Torres, Head Researcher at Santa Barbara Nutrients interviews Jessianna Saville who is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist ...

Polycystic Kidney Disease and KetoCitra Q&A with Thomas Weimbs, PhD

Polycystic Kidney Disease and KetoCitra Q&A with Thomas Weimbs, PhD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FOSMHTTLf0In this video, Santa Barbara Nutrients' president and UCSB Professor, Thomas Weimbs, PhD, discusses common questions about KetoCitra, ketosis, ketogenic ...

Interview with Leading Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Researcher, Dr. Roman-Ulrich Müller

Interview with Leading Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Researcher, Dr. Roman-Ulrich Müller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSYA6W_akqE Dr. Jacob Torres, Head Researcher at Santa Barbara Nutrients interviews Professor Dr. Roman-Ulrich Müller. Müller is the Deputy Director, Internal ...

Retrospective study on ketogenic diets in individuals with ADPKD

The PKD Foundation of Canada sponsored a free webinar by Dr. Sebastian Strubl from the University of California Santa Barbara. To view the results of a retrospective study on ketogenic ...

Latest developments in PKD research discussed

Santa Barbara Nutrients President, and Director of the UCSB PKD Lab, Dr. Thomas Weimbs, promotes a charitable cause, discusses the current PKD research in his lab, and his new company, Santa ...

Nutritional management of polycystic kidney disease

What is the nutritional management of polycystic kidney disease? Dr. Thomas Weimbs, professor at the University of California Santa Barbara and president of Santa Barbara Nutrients, was invited by the ...

Santa Barbara Nutrients’ Team Member Publishes Paper in American Society of Nephrology

A Patient Perspective on Genetic Testing for ADPKD The Lack of Complete Genetic Information, Especially Early in the Course of the Disease, Is Harming Adult Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease ...

Santa Barbara Nutrients’ Members Featured as Co-Authors in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Report

Santa Barbara Nutrients’ Members Featured as Co-Authors in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Report Santa Barbara Nutrients is honored to have three of our core team members, Thomas Weimbs, David Baron ...