Diet & Nutrition·8 min read
The UK Kidney-Friendly Diet: A Plain-English Guide for People with CKD
An evidence-based UK guide to eating well with chronic kidney disease, drawing on NHS, NICE NG203 and British Dietetic Association recommendations.
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Plain-English articles on kidney-friendly diet, nutrition and supplements — every claim referenced to UK professional bodies including the NHS, NICE, the UK Kidney Association, Kidney Care UK and the British Dietetic Association.
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Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readVitamin D and Kidney Health: What UK Guidance Actually Says
Why the NHS recommends vitamin D for UK adults, how the kidneys activate it, and what people with CKD should know before supplementing.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readPotassium and Chronic Kidney Disease: The UK Evidence-Based View
Why potassium matters in CKD, who needs to restrict it, and the cooking and food-swap tricks recommended by NHS renal dietitians.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readSalt, Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys: The 6 g UK Target Explained
How salt damages kidneys via blood pressure, where it really hides in the UK diet, and how to hit the 6 g daily target without losing flavour.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readProtein and Kidney Disease: Finding the Right Amount in the UK Diet
How much protein is right when you have CKD? An NHS- and NICE-aligned guide to protein in the UK kidney diet, with no fad-diet myths.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readHidden Phosphate: The Food Additive UK Renal Patients Should Know About
Inorganic phosphate additives in UK supermarket foods are absorbed almost completely. Here's how to spot them on labels and reduce intake.
Lifestyle·5 min readEight Glasses a Day? UK Hydration Advice for Kidney Health
How much water do your kidneys really need? Cutting through the myths with NHS hydration advice and the latest UK Kidney Association guidance.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readB Vitamins and Kidney Health: What the UK Evidence Shows
Folate, B12, B6 and the rest — what the UK NHS and SACN say about B vitamins for kidney health and homocysteine in CKD.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readHerbal Supplements and Kidney Safety: A UK Buyer's Guide
Some popular herbal supplements can damage the kidneys. A UK guide based on MHRA, NHS and Kidney Care UK warnings.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readMagnesium and Kidney Health: Friend, Foe, or Just Misunderstood?
Why magnesium matters for blood pressure and bone health, and why people with CKD should take care with high-dose supplements in the UK.
- Vitamins & Supplements·9 min read
Best Kidney Vitamins UK (2026 Guide): What the NHS Actually Recommends
An evidence-based 2026 UK guide to the best vitamins for kidney health, what NHS and NICE NG203 actually recommend, and which megadoses to avoid.
- Vitamins & Supplements·7 min read
Are Multivitamins Safe with CKD? A UK Renal Perspective
Most off-the-shelf UK multivitamins are not designed for CKD. Here is exactly which ingredients to watch out for, and what NICE NG203 says about supplementation.
- Vitamins & Supplements·6 min read
Renal Vitamin vs Standard Multivitamin: What's Actually Different?
Renal vitamins differ from standard multivitamins in five specific ways. A plain-English UK comparison referenced to NHS and renal dietitian guidance.
- Vitamins & Supplements·7 min read
Kidney Supplement Buyer's Guide UK: 7 Label Checks Before You Buy
Seven label checks to make before buying any kidney supplement in the UK — from vitamin A doses to manufacturing standards. Referenced to NHS, NICE and the BDA.
- Vitamins & Supplements·6 min read
Vitamins and Supplements to Avoid in CKD (UK Guide)
A UK reference list of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements to avoid in chronic kidney disease, with sources from NHS, NICE NG203 and Kidney Care UK.