Plant Based Kidney Health
Plant Based Kidney Health
Learn about your kidneys, how to protect them, and what to eat when you have kidney disease! Dr. Sean Hashmi is a Board Certified Nephrologist and Michele Crosmer is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition.
We hope to educate and empower you to take control of your health and make proactive lifestyle choices to protect kidney health!
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Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN and Michele Crosmer, RD, CSR
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hi if you dont take medication for HBP ???????Ni duabetust?? what to do??????thanks Take no medications. from Hawaii
I workout daily jogging 6 miles in hot Southern Florida. I take a low-level electrolyte capsule daily which keeps me feeling balanced with my stage 3 CKD. I never have muscle cramps because of my stretching habit and the electrolytes.
I am taking 20mg enalapril since last 4 weeks, before enalapril my creatinine was 1.14 but after taking it for 15 days my creatinine jumped upto 1.43, will it come back?
thanks
I realized most of my symptoms were from all the organic “healthy” plants I was eating.. I quit eating all plants and stick with meat, bacon, butter, salt, raw eggs, and have been feeling better and better. We’ve been lied to about plants being healthy.
Question: I haveADPKD. 35 years of age, only issues i have so far are high blood pressure. My blood works are within all the ranges except my cholesterol is a bit high so I'm on crestor. Is it t safe to take large tattoos? Will it affect my kidney function at all? Thanks.
Michele....Thoughts on flavored crystals from the company "TRUE Lemon?" I heard about them from a kidney patient and have been using them in my water daily. I use one little 3g packet/ day with 3 liters of water. Thanks in Advance!
The True Lemon Crystalized Lemon packets that don't have sugar or artificial sweetener added are ok to use! The lemonade flavors have sugar and/or stevia added.
Excellent full of alot of information! I eat Natto daily and take my D3 and Mag hope I it will work for me too. I have not had blood work done in 10 years and no bone density test either. I know stupid me. But I feel great and younger than I am (66)some/ most days 25 the other day I thought Hey I should do a cartwheel or two on the lawn . then I said are you stupid you might fracture a wrist who knows if you have osteoporosis. I try to keep the Old Lady out just like Clint Eastwood said " I keep the old man out "
I eat Natto daily maybe 2 slightly heaping tablespoons. Tried to research how much that would be in micrograms, andi I recall that being around 350 . Also I read a study for Bone Density with vit K2 and it seemed to work on Japanese people and not Caucasians. Bone density did not increase I was so disappointed to read that.
hello I just finished listening to your pod cast on Proteneria,. It is a little confusing becase at the end very quickly was mentioned about eatinglentils, nuts, seeds. Not so fast many of those products will react differently to the kidney for sure. Just check out chia seeds not good for the kidneys. Plus if you are going to mention a product that is highly recommended how but spelling the name of the product and suggesting how much to take. Rattling the names off does not give anyone a chance to even write the name down to even ask your Dr or the pharmacist.
Hello! Chia seeds are definitely not bad for the kidneys are can be part of a kidney protective diet...we aren't recommending any specific product in this video. Just discussing that getting more whole plant foods in the diet (fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains), especially in place of animal protein can help kidney health and proteinuria. Of course everyone will have different nutrient needs and need different portions.
you mean there people on dialysis who can also be atheletes?
It is definitely possible!
Is not low potassium and sodium concerning? I have stage 4 non dialysis ckd, and have IBD and an ostomy and my sodium and potassium are in the low range and my g.i dietician recommends an o.r.s., I use gatorade in mine.
Low blood potassium and sodium levels are concerning! Doctor Hashmi addresses treating low sodium blood levels at the end of this video! And for potassium, usually diet is liberalized and increased potassium intake is recommended. Or potassium supplements may be prescribed. So definitely go off what your doctor/dietitian are recommending! IBD/ostomies are definitely a more unique and specialized case.
I am seeing my nephrologist and dietician soon. Thank you. 😊
If i drink these daily, it does cause kidney pain for me I can't take them daily 😮😢
Classic case of Doctor in one part of the house and wannabe interrogater in the another part of the home!
We're sorry you feel this way. This channel is a collaboration between a nephrologist and renal dietitian. It's important for people with CKD to get both medical and nutrition information. Most people find it helpful and beneficial, but you don't have to be here if you don't!
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth Thanks again for another great video to you BOTH. I usually stay away from most sports drinks and electrolytes due to the high sodium content. Appreciate the valuation information. IGNORE these trolls with their negative comments.
Thank you! <3 We're glad the video and info was helpful!
There is no cure for a small penis. But it does shrink further in front of a smart woman whose education overshadows his own.
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth You are both doing a wonderful job l would be totally lost without all this information, keep it coming 👏👏
Why is she even talking.
Michele is a renal dietician, and has crucial knowledge which in this colab is being paired with a nephrologist, to cover two hugely important bases. ..and they do this of their own free will to help. I think the more important question is: Why are you even talking? Not to contribute with anything even remotely positive, obviously.
Why leave this comment? Is her education and knowledge such a threat?
Thanks so much! We appreciate you and are glad that our are finding OUR content helpful <3
Sounds like a jealousy trip.
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Can you eat too much plant protein and cause an issue? I sometimes get 70g a day of plant protein. I know that plant protein doesn’t all get absorbed like animal protein. I guess I just wondered if higher plant protein could have a negative impact like animal protein. And is 70g too much? Need extra due to muscle loss. For reference, I had proteinuria and a gfr of 82 when I was keto (for medical reasons) Gfr fluctuates between 95 and 114 now on a plant based diet. Haven’t rechecked proteinuria yet. Will do that in Sept. Thanks!
For earlier stages of kidney disease, a lower protein diet isn't as crucial. And when it's more plant protein it isn't as hard on the kidneys. The general recommendation is to avoid excessive protein intake in earlier stages of CKD which would be not going over 1.2 grams protein per kilogram body weight.
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth Thank you so much!
Ive been seeing carnivore diet everywhere and my boyfriend does it too, i clicked on this video and went straight to the comments. Thank God. I was born with a pelvic kidney and had it removed when i was 19. 25 now and my pain has subsided but i was wondering if it would affect it. Google says high protein is bad for one kidney. Any advice FROM THE COMMENT SECTION would be greatly appreciated.
There is a lot of hype and buzz around the carnivore diet (as you can tell from the comment section). People have very strong opinions. We base our videos and information off of research on people with kidney disease and studied recommendations to get more fruits, veggies, fiber, and less animal protein in the diet. We would not recommend getting medical advice from the comment section of any KZread videos.
nice
2 questions: 1) how to be not starving on a whole food plant based diet. 2) How do I find a plant based dietician
Great questions! 1. You need to ensure adequate calories while on a plant based diet. Healthy fats (avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocado oil). Also big enough portions and getting enough fiber which will increase satiety with meals. 2. Michele has a resource page on her website to help find a renal dietitian: plantbasedkidneys.com/resources/#dietitian You can also check out the NKF CKD Database: sites.google.com/view/ckdrd/home
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth Thank you so much for your reply. I will check out the resources and work those suggestions into my plan
Hello. I am from Nepal. My mothers kidney get infected due to diabetes since 10 months. Now her creatnine level is 9.2 and urea also high.she is 57 years old. It is possible to regenerate kidneys. Please kindly give some suggestion😢🙏
We are so sorry to hear about your mother :/ There are definitely things she can do at any stage of kidney disease to improve kidney health and outcomes. Diet and lifestyle are huge parts of that. Hopefully get can get working with a renal dietitian. Michele has a lot of resources on her website that you can check out too! plantbasedkidneys.com/
What will happen to me? I have severe albuminuria for 1 decade already. Now I have high blood pressure, fatty liver, tachycardia, high uric acid, controlled diabetes and mild wear and tear of joints. is this albuninuria is the main cause of these?
100s of people are getting healed of kidney disease by eating a high fat and high protein diet. I started one year ago doing carnivores, and my kidneys are better than ever.
Thank you
Our pleasure!
good sirr!!
Many thanks!
thank you doctor
Of course!
The bubbles themselves are natural and not a problem. The stronger your flow the more bubbles you will have . As long as the bubbles go away within a minute you're good to go .If the foam remains in the bowl not so good .
Good info! Myself being 60s y.o. man, single kidney, Cr 1.3, on BP meds...I've recently noticed that I am not tolerating large heavy meals with meat, as I get older. Mostly Plant based or at least, much less meat is my main goal for food intake now!
Thank you for sharing that. Glad you have found what works best for you! :)
Thanks again for another great video. I am on amlodipine and spironolactone and furosemide. Should Finerenone be added or replace one of these? I do not have diabetes.
You will want to discuss medications with your nephrologist! A lot depends on if what you are on is working for you or not!
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth Thanks, I always discuss whatever information you present to my nephrologist on my next visit. My question was in an effort to reduce preteinuria. My labs display as +3. I was just wondering if that medication was something with mentioning to my nephrologist.
My doctor recommended only Salmon fish (or any oily fish), think its becase of the Omega 6, 3 for my heart n muscles) rest should be plant based. Is this safe?
We have an episode on omega 3s that you can check out! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4KcurFpp82bgdo.html
Thanks. I eat two to three teaspoons of almond butter per day. I had stage 3, normal now thanks to God and Mediterranean diet without eating carbs much. Just some brown rice now and then. Are almonds ok to have daily? I heard they are high in oxalate. I do have some foam in my urine sometimes, protein.Thanks
Glad you have seen improvement with eating a more Mediterranean dietary pattern! 3 teaspoons of almond butter is only 1 Tablespoon! Almond butter is generally ok for CKD, portion just depends on individual needs. We have a video on oxalates and kidney disease that you can watch here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYaepMqCkbLfkrA.html
What if the test strip was positive 75 protein because of stress but no protein = 0 was detected in the laboratory?
How true. At 65yo I took up CrossFit and started taking 5g/creatine daily, my eGFR/cre dropped from 88 to 46 … luckily eGFR/cys stayed solid at 90. I was told by cardiologist that “he’s never seen that drop and I must have been dehydrated” … I mentioned the the egfr/cys would also be affected by hydration
My dad has been on ozempic for a short period of time and his kidney are failing! He has 11%
Oh no! Please address that with his nephrologist!
My 300 mg creatinine, and cloudy urine.
Fibrinol? Can I get the correct spelling so that I can talk to my doctor about it.
Finerenone is the generic name for Kerendia that Dr. Hashmi mentions!
More lies from plant based propaganda
Great job 👏🏻
Thank you!
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth most welcome, I was so relieved to learn about protein and what a +1 means. After learning more about kidney disease I now have hope. My Dad just passed away after 10 years on dialysis so I am changing my diet to avoid almost all red meat. My young kids even like my veggie burgers! Thank you again.
My P.A. prescribed jariance but my insurance won't cover it so its too expensive. So I just stay with metformin. I have been going to the gym for a year and now try to eat 1g protein per pound instead of per kilogram. Meanwhile i've lost 20 lbs and my a1c has dropped below 6. That and proteinuria are the only things showing asterixes in my latest battery of blood tests.
Congrats on being consistent with the gym and losing weight/improving A1c! Those are so important! For the proteinuria, avoiding excessive protein intake is important. It is generally recommended for people with CKD to not go over 1.3 grams of protein per kilogram body weight. Would definitely recommend working with a specialized renal dietitian so they can look at your labs, stage of CKD, body composition and work out to make an individualized rec to help lower the protein in the urine. plantbasedkidneys.com/resources/#dietitian
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth Thank you,
Would it be common to have a lot of urine bubbles when I exercise (hike, bike, weights) for a few days but if I have a week of not doing much the bubbles are smaller and much less. Protein in my urine but GFR ok.
Exercise can induce short term proteinuria (which is why you may see bubbles only when exercising more intensely). This does not mean that exercise is harmful though and should be avoided. If you abstain from moderate-high intensity exercise for 24-48 hours prior to bloodwork/urinalysis you can get a more accurate picture of kidney function.
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth thank you.
300 mg 24 hours is high in my urine plz tell me
Watch our other video on proteinuria where we discuss what numbers are normal and what the goal is for people with CKD! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nnqnmMyBcrDUf7A.html
What’s the name of the vitamin d that we should take?
Vitamin D3 is generally what is supplemented over the counter and can help maintain normal serum Vitamin D levels. In this video, Dr. Hashmi discusses Calcitriol which is an active form of vitamin D. It is often prescribed in people with kidney disease that have hyperparathyroidism. It is a prescription and not everyone with CKD needs/should be on it so definitely talk with your doctor about it!
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth thank you for the information! 😊
ACE inhibitors are good however they tend to cause an increase in potassium. Many kidney patients have elevated potassium so ACE inhibitors cannot be used due to risk of death from high levels of potassium.
lol, did you make that up yourself 😂
What kind of wise crack was your comment meant to be?
Fibrinol? Can I get the correct spelling so that I can talk with my nephrologist about it?
@@barrycameron8469 You made a sweeping statement that the ACE inhibitors can not be used due to risk of death because they increase potassium level. In fact they are the first line of defence when some has just started CKD and doctors decide whether or not ACE inhibitors are good for individuals based on several test including GFR. You are a prime example of spreading scare on social media because of your half baked knowledge!
ACE inhibitors can raise serum potassium levels. Their use will depend on the individual and their lab history, stage of CKD, etc. Many people with CKD are on them and don't have issues with potassium though!
Turmeric gold is organic and grown the US and marketed from Georgia, USA. Not from India
Thank you for sharing!
Dr. Hashmi, where can I find a doctor like you in Albuquerque.
Thank you for this information. Very clear and good.
So glad to hear that!
Does the proteine in urine level fluctuate?
Definitely!
Thanks for talking about an important topic. Dr Hashmi intake of half tsp of turmeric is helpful in overall kidney health.
We're glad you found it helpful!
On getting more alkaline in diet, what about alkaline drops that you can drip into drinking water and other drinks, like alkazone and alkalife ? Thanks!
It looks like these drops contain potassium and magnesium which are two nutrients that help to lower PRAL (potential renal acid load). However, it is generally recommended to avoid potassium additives and get it from food instead! That way it comes along with fiber and other phytonutrients and beneficial components.
Can you tell me if HRT(estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) is harmful to the kidneys. I want to do everything I can to NOT injure my kidneys anymore than they are. Thank you in advance
At the beginning of our most recent Live Q&A we touch on HRT and kidney disease. You can find that episode here: kzread.infoHyKQIWxdycg We will likely need to do a full episode on it though!
Thank you. yes i think more information with using HRT would be wonderful.
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth I listened to the video and I did not hear anything about HRT.
Is urea the same as protein??
Nop, is not the same
It is not! Urea is a waste product of protein breakdown. The kidneys are responsible for eliminating urea from the body.
Dr…does smoking affect kidney…??
Definitely! We have talked about it here and there in a few episodes, but can definitely do one solely on the impact of smoking of kidney disease!
@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth thank you Dr..🙏🙏🙏