Phosphorus and chronic kidney disease-a challenging issue

Posted December 11, 2009 in News, Tags: binder, Kidney Diet, low phosphorus, low phosphorus diet, Phosphorus, phosphorus binder, Phosphorus Challenge by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

Do you know about phosphorus? Phosphorus gets little attention unless you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Even then most people are unaware of their phosphorus level until after they start on dialysis. Research indicates reducing phosphorus even in earlier stages starting at stage 3 is beneficial to cardiovascular and bone health.

Where do you go for information on phosphorus? People on dialysis receive education from their renal dietitian and healthcare team at the dialysis center. Their phosphorus level is checked frequently and phosphorus binders may be prescribed with meals help keep phosphorus levels lower.

Visit www.davita.com to learn more.

Davita.com has some great articles on phosphorus to help you learn more too.

Hidden phosphorus in your diet and how to control it
Phosphorus and chronic kidney disease
Potassium, phosphorus and the dialysis diet
Phosphorus binders and the dialysis diet
Reading labels to control phosphorus in the dialysis diet

Keep yourself up to date on phosphorus and how it affects you or others diagnosed with kidney disease.

Additional Kidney Diet Resources

Visit DaVita.com and explore these diet and nutrition resources:

DaVita Food Analyzer

DaVita Dining Out Guides

Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbooks

DaVita Kidney-Friendly Recipes

Diet and Nutrition Articles

Diet and Nutrition Videos

Kidney Smart® Virtual Classes

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.

Comments

January 11, 2010 at 1:29 pm

Margaret Carroll

I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 Kdney Disease. I am searching for an approved Recipe Book for the renal patient. I prepare most of my foods from scratch; I am hypoglycemic and require protein on a daily basis. I really need some help and direction. I have already lost 9 lbs. in a 3-week period. Thank you.

June 15, 2010 at 7:45 pm

Zena Leipsner

I find this very interesting. I woulld like a low protein diet as I have Stage 4 CKd

January 10, 2011 at 2:55 pm

DaVita Dietitian Sara

Reducing protein may help control protein waste bulid-up in the blood and may help delay progression of kidney failure. However the danger of a low protein diet is it can cause malnutrition due to an inadequate intake of protein and calories. For this reason it’s highly recommended you work with a dietitian and your kidney doctor to know the right level of protein to eat each day, the best sources and to have ongoing monitoring of your nutrietional status to avoid malnutrition.

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