ADPKD Diet | What is Known and What is Safe - Polycystic kidney disease | PKD treatment research

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Fouad Chebib MD, Neera Dahl MD, Ph.D., Kristen Nowak Ph.D., MPH, and Michal Mrug, MD explain the findings of the review of research in “Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet: What Is Known and What Is Safe”, published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to everyone living with PKD. Nutritional requirements can vary from person to person and change depending on kidney function. The PKD Foundation does not give medical advice and strongly recommends that you discuss your specific dietary needs with your healthcare team.

Learning Objectives
1.) Evaluate the available evidence regarding the benefits, safety, potential risks, and special considerations associated with caloric restriction in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD);

2.) Examine the current knowledge gaps and uncertainties surrounding the efficacy of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating in humans with ADPKD;

3.) Analyze the limited efficacy and safety data available for nutritional supplementation in ADPKD, considering the challenge.