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KetoCitra®

KetoCitra®, where health and science meet

The only non-prescription product specifically developed for PKD

KetoCitra is the FIRST non-prescription product specifically designed for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and is for the daily dietary management of individuals with mild to moderate stages (CKD stages 1-3) of autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). KetoCitra may still be appropriate for individuals with stages 4 or 5, but this should be determined by your health care practitioner.

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KetoCitra® can be purchased with your FSA/ HSA card at check-out. 

While most traditional health insurance plans do not reimburse medical food purchases, we encourage you to check with your plan’s administrator to see if this is a possibility. 

KetoCitra® is available as either a monthly subscription or a one time purchase. For best results, we recommend our subscription offering.

Subscription: $139.00.  A 22% savings over the one time purchase price of KetoCitra®.

The subscription features are:

      • Your first shipment comes with free pH indicator paper suitable for monitoring urine pH.
      • A one-month supply of KetoCitra will arrive at your doorstep every month when you need it. No need to remember to reorder.
      • Change the amount or delivery date anytime. You will receive an email notification prior to every new shipment so that you can easily adjust the shipping date, or add items.
      • Going on a trip and want more KetoCitra for your luggage? Simply order two bottles with your next shipment.
      • On a break? Simply order less frequently.
      • Cancel anytime. No obligation.
One time purchase: $180.00. For best results, we recommend our subscription offering

Check out what our customers are saying about KetoCitra®

  • I am so grateful for Santa Barbara Nutrients for creating a supplement based on research specifically for PKD. I have been following them waiting for KetoCitra to be released since… read more

    thumb Emily Baumann
    March 28, 2022

    I am suffering from chronic kidney stones and my husband suggested I try keto citra and see if it helps with my stones I was pleasantly surprised with… read more

    thumb Christine Walker
    July 28, 2022

    My family member has been taking KetoCitra for several months now and she has been feeling much better. She decided to take it because she wanted to focus on overall… read more

    thumb Casey Do
    February 28, 2022

  • I order from the Uk and always receive deliveries for anyone wandering if this will get stopped at customs, I know I previously did. Too early to comment on its… read more

    thumb kate
    September 28, 2022

    I’ve always wanted to take steps towards dietary management of my PKD instead of medication. I was happy to discover KetoCitra after a friend told me about it. I’ve been… read more

    thumb Pavan Babu
    February 28, 2022

    One of the only companies in the world taking the research from the lab quickly to the patients who need it most. Great customer service, and they are dedicated in… read more

    thumb Traber Schroeder
    September 28, 2022

  • Had an opportunity to try KetoCitra and it tastes great! Love the appeal as well, the merchandise looks so good. The water bottle from SB Nutrients is my daily driver… read more

    thumb Ezekiel Tortal
    January 28, 2022

    I love everything about Ketocitra so far. I’ve followed the research since the discoveries were made regarding ketones and PKD. I’m anticipating good results from this even though I’m only… read more

    thumb Dave Waters
    February 28, 2022

    Santa Barbara Nutrients is doing wonderful things for the PKD community. I’ve enjoyed taking KetoCitra and have been feeling much better as well. I’ve already seen short term positive effects,… read more

    thumb Vinith Babu
    January 28, 2022

  • So appreciate that there is something, finally!, that we can do to hopefully slow down the progression of PKD! KetoCitra tastes great and easily fits into my life! Thank you… read more

    thumb Michelle Williams
    September 28, 2022


KetoCitra® helps your kidneys to maintain their natural resilience.

  • KetoCitra is specially formulated with kidney safety in mind and avoids any unnecessary fillers, bulking agents, or other artificial or potentially harmful ingredients.
  • KetoCitra provides specifically modified nutritional support to address the unique nutrient needs of individuals with ADPKD.
  • KetoCitra contains a blend of important electrolytes that help to bind food-derived oxalate and inorganic phosphates to decrease absorption of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate microcrystals.
  • KetoCitra is formulated to contain only negligible amounts of sodium because dietary sodium intake is associated with accelerated disease progression in ADPKD and other forms of chronic kidney disease.
  • No unnecessary ingredients included: Many ingredients that are commonly found in processed foods or dietary supplements may be renal stressors and potentially harmful to individuals with ADPKD.

KetoCitra® is the only non-prescription product specifically developed for PKD

♥ Non-GMO 

♥ Gluten-Free

♥ Natural Flavor 

♥ Ketogenic Diet-Friendly

♥ Negligible Sodium 

♥ Kidney-Friendly 

♥ Dairy Free

♥ Naturally Derived Sweetener

♥ Vegan 

♥ Soy Free 

♥ Negligible Sugar


How does KetoCitra® work?

  • BHB is A “ketone body” that is normally produced by the liver during periods of fasting and provides energy for nearly all cells in the body. BHB serves many functions in the body and can regulate cell behavior by affecting numerous signaling pathways.
  • Metabolic abnormalities in renal cyst cells in ADPKD lead to a preference for glucose as an energy source, over the alternative fuel BHB, to sustain disease progression.
  • Weimbs Lab research showed that increasing the supply of BHB replicates the beneficial effects of a ketogenic dietary regimen with beneficial effects on PKD progression.
  • Inducing ketosis by dietary restrictions, such as fasting or ketogenic diets, is a natural way for the body to produce it’s own BHB. However, strict diets are difficult to sustain over the long term. Consuming BHB is a way of elevating BHB levels without having to adhere to strict diets.
  • KetoCitra is intended to facilitate the nutritional management of individuals with ADPKD by providing a preferred cellular energy substrate, the ketone BHB.
  • Citric acid – or “citrate” – is normally produced and consumed by most cells in the body. Individuals with PKD typically have low levels of citrate in their kidneys which leads to the risk of formation of dangerous crystals and worse disease progression.
  • Citrate is the natural defense of kidneys against the formation of damaging micro-crystals such as those formed by calcium oxalate.
  • Studies in the Weimbs Lab at the University of California Santa Barbara have shown that increasing citrate can help the kidneys to become more resilient against injury from micro-crystals that form in the kidney and can worsen the progression of PKD.
  • KetoCitra is intended to help normalize the urine pH (acidity). Metabolic changes in individuals with ADPKD frequently lead to abnormally acidic urine with a low pH value that may increase the risk of renal crystal precipitation which may detrimentally affect ADPKD progression.

Recommendations and Guidelines

  • KetoCitra is recommended for individuals with mild to moderate stages (CKD stages 1-3) of ADPKD.
  • As a medical food, KetoCitra is to be taken under medical supervision. However, no prescription is required.
  • KetoCitra contains the electrolytes potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and may therefore not be appropriate for individuals with advanced-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 4 or 5). However, in some cases, it might be appropriate for those in those in more advanced stages. This should be determined by your health care practitioner.
  • KetoCitra is not recommended for individuals who have been told by their healthcare practitioner to limit their potassium intake.

KetoCitra is relatively new and some healthcare practitioners may not be familiar with it. Here is some information you could send to your practitioner:

KetoCitra can be taken by itself even without dietary changes. However, we recommend dietary changes in addition to taking KetoCitra. KetoCitra is designed to work with the dietary & lifestyle changes discussed here [link].

Two servings per day with meals provides: 5.3 g of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB), 3.5 g Citrate, 51 mEq Alkaline Base, 600 mg Potassium, 300 mg Calcium, 250 mg Magnesium per day.

  • For comparison, the amount of potassium in a large banana is ~600 mg, the amount of calcium in a cup of milk is ~300 mg, and the amount of magnesium in 1.5 cups of broccoli is ~230 mg.

Detailed information about KetoCitra: directions, nutrition and ingredient information, warnings and contraindications etc (pdf file).

→ English: KetoCitra-Package-Insert

→ Chinese: KetoCitra-Package-Insert

→ Spanish: KetoCitra-Package-Insert

To modify your subscription, click here

Most PKD patients understand that this disease is not going away anytime soon, which means we all must plan for the long run.  The plan might include healthy dietary changes, routinely visiting our nephrologists, educating ourselves, and making other life-long changes for our health.   This is why we recommend taking KetoCitra® daily and committing to it part of your overall nutrition plan.  While KetoCitra® is not a cure for PKD, it is the only product specifically formulated for the long-term dietary management of the disease.

Recommendations and Guidelines
  • KetoCitra is recommended for individuals with mild to moderate stages (CKD stages 1-3) of ADPKD.
  • As a medical food, KetoCitra is to be taken under medical supervision. However, no prescription is required.
  • KetoCitra contains the electrolytes potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and may therefore not be appropriate for individuals with advanced-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 4 or 5). However, in some cases, it might be appropriate for those in those in more advanced stages. This should be determined by your health care practitioner.
  • KetoCitra is not recommended for individuals who have been told by their healthcare practitioner to limit their potassium intake.
KetoCitra is relatively new and some healthcare practitioners may not be familiar with it. Here is some information you could send to your practitioner:
KetoCitra can be taken by itself even without dietary changes. However, we recommend dietary changes in addition to taking KetoCitra. KetoCitra is designed to work with the dietary & lifestyle changes discussed here [link].
Two servings per day with meals provides: 5.3 g of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB), 3.5 g Citrate, 51 mEq Alkaline Base, 600 mg Potassium, 300 mg Calcium, 250 mg Magnesium per day.
  • For comparison, the amount of potassium in a large banana is ~600 mg, the amount of calcium in a cup of milk is ~300 mg, and the amount of magnesium in 1.5 cups of broccoli is ~230 mg.
Detailed information about KetoCitra: directions, nutrition and ingredient information, warnings and contraindications etc (pdf file). → English: KetoCitra-Package-Insert → Chinese: KetoCitra-Package-Insert → Spanish: KetoCitra-Package-Insert
To modify your subscription, click here
Most PKD patients understand that this disease is not going away anytime soon, which means we all must plan for the long run.  The plan might include healthy dietary changes, routinely visiting our nephrologists, educating ourselves, and making other life-long changes for our health.   This is why we recommend taking KetoCitra® daily and committing to it part of your overall nutrition plan.  While KetoCitra® is not a cure for PKD, it is the only product specifically formulated for the long-term dietary management of the disease.

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