Short-Term Metabolic Impacts of Ren-Nu: A Dietary Program for Individuals With Polycystic Kidney Disease
This is a 16 week pilot study of the impact of a nutritionist led ketogenic diet (Ren-Nu) supplemented with the medical food KetoCitra on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
• Adult (18 years or older)
‣ Diagnosis of ADPKD by a physician.
⁃ Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 at screening using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation.
⁃ Appropriate control of blood pressure (i.e. entry reading \<140/90) including the use of BP medications for diagnosis of hypertension.
⁃ BMI ≥ 25 (accounting for muscle mass)
⁃ Own an at-home blood pressure monitor (no brand requirements)
⁃ Able to complete study-related activities (e.g., attend online classes, complete questionnaires, and proper use of medical devices)