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Over the past several years, almond milk consumption has increased dramatically — with sales up more than 17% in the last five years. Almond milk is definitely having a moment.

But if you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the real question isn’t whether almond milk is popular — it’s whether it’s actually safe for your kidneys.

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Uric acid is a waste your kidneys filter out of your blood. Levels can be influenced by factors you can change, like diet and hydration, as well as factors you can’t, like genetics. In this blog, you’ll learn why uric acid matters with PKD, why it's important to keep an eye on your levels, plus get 6 key areas t


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Uric acid (UA) is a natural waste product that the kidneys are responsible for filtering out of your blood. In fact, up to 70% of the uric acid in your body is removed by your kidneys! But where does uric acid waste come from, and why does it matter for people living with Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)?

In this blog, we’ll dive into what uric acid is, how it’s produ...


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Thinking about starting a family when you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD) can feel exciting—and maybe a little overwhelming. My goal with this blog is to help you feel informed, prepared, and empowered as you plan for pregnancy.

 

First, it’s important to understand that all pregnancies with chronic kidney disease (CKD), incl...


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Farabursen, previously known as the experimental medication RGLS8429, is generating a lot of excitement in the PKD community – and it isn’t even available yet!

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) starts at the genetic level. Every person on earth has two copies of the PKD1 and PKD2 genes. ADPKD happens when there’s a change, a mutation, in one of these genes. This mutation...


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