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Is the risk of developing celiac disease higher in genetically at-risk children if they consume high quantities of gluten during the first 5 years of life? A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association investigated this question.

Dietary potassium restriction is a common recommendation across all states of CKD. However, potassium restriction may eliminate many healthy foods from the diet, especially fruits and vegetables. In a population where diets are often low in nutrient-dense, high fiber foods, potassium restriction may do more harm than good.

Though the prevalence of celiac disease hovers around 1% in the US, rates of non-celiac gluten sensitivity continue to rise. Like celiac disease, this condition has no apparent root cause, and diagnosis can be quite complex.

Every organ system of the human body relies on an optimal pH balance, and pH is tightly regulated by a variety of interconnected processes. Several dietary strategies have been studied to illustrate their effects on metabolic acid-base balance in CKD.

Marijuana, also known as the Cannabis plant, is a psychoactive drug that is widely used in the United States. People with chronic gastrointestinal illnesses have started to use marijuana to relieve symptoms.

Learn more about renal nutrition by watching these expert videos, where leaders in the field will discuss the latest research and practical implementation of the guidelines.