Finding the right multivitamin is a key part of my kidney health journey. Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) means your nutritional needs can be different, and it's difficult to meet these needs through diet alone. Kidney patients are prone to micronutrient deficiencies, but traditional over-the-counter multivitamins aren't recommended and should be avoided unless your doctor says otherwise. They often contain ingredients like calcium, phosphorus, or potassium that can be detrimental for CKD patients.

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That's why I personally use and trust ProRenal+D. My renal dietitian first recommended it to me when I was struggling with anemia and trying to improve my labs. ProRenal+D has been part of my treatment strategy as I've gone from stage five to stage three kidney function.

 

ProRenal+D: Formulated for Kidney Health

ProRenal+D is a daily Kidney Multivitamin with Vitamin D, B Vitamins, and other vitamins recommended for all stages of kidney disease. It's doctor-formulated and Nephrologist Recommended and Formulated, designed specifically for patients' unique nutritional needs. ProRenal was developed using real studies and clinical data on people with CKD to pick the right dosages. Importantly, it does not contain calcium, phosphorus, potassium, or chromium, which can be harmful for kidney patients.

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Vitamin D is crucial for kidney patients because the kidney converts it to its active form, and low Vitamin D can lead to problems that weaken bones and worsen cardiovascular health. ProRenal+D contains 1000 units of Vitamin D, which is the recommended dosage for CKD patients.

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Choose What's Right for You

ProRenal+D comes in an easy-to-swallow tablet (the one without Omega-3 is teeny tiny). There's also a version with essential Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA). Omega-3 is beneficial because studies show people who take Omega-3 have fewer cardiac events, which is important as most people with CKD have some form of cardiovascular disease and CKD is a major risk factor for heart disease. The Omega-3 version comes in two larger gel capsules for easier swallowing. I personally take the Omega-3 version and find there are no burps or fishy taste. Learn more about the importance of Omega-3 in Dr. Rosansky's discussion about the best diet for CKD here.

 

Ready to Learn More?

You can learn more and order directly from the company at MyProRenal.com. Be sure to use code "Dadvice" to get a discount that Nephrocueticals, the makers of ProRenal, have set up for our community.

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Important: Always Talk to Your Doctor or Dietitian

As with any supplement, before considering or taking any multivitamin, please consult with your healthcare team first. Discussing vitamins with them is important. They can look at your labs and health conditions to see if ProRenal+D is right for you.

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If you take medications that require careful monitoring (like warfarin or transplant medicines), it's safest to take ProRenal+D at a different time of day. There are typically no significant interactions with most blood pressure or diabetic medications. If you take a phosphorus binder, you can take ProRenal+D around the same time as it has no phosphorus.