Polycystic kidneys

You might have heard of polycystic ovary syndrome, but what about polycystic kidney disease? This genetic disorder sees cysts growing in the kidneys.

What does healthy eating for Polycystic Kidney Disease actually look like? Understand the science behind the PKD diet and how that translates to food you eat!

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Located on either side of your body, your kidneys work 24x7 to ensure that you can stay in the prime of your health all the time. But if you’re not careful

POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder that exists in both autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive forms (ADPKD and ARPKD, respectively). Both diseases are characterized by the bilateral, diffuse formation of renal cysts that replace normal parenchyma and cause progressive renal insufficiency. ADPKD ADPKD is a relatively common condition, with a prevalence of 1 : 400-1 : 1000, and it is responsible for approximately 5% to 10% of end-stage renal disease…

The inherited disorder has long been thought to be irreversible, but changes to diet could provide hope.