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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Diet & Nutrition
36 articles
Diet & Nutrition·8 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·8 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·8 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·7 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.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readLow-Potassium Foods: A UK List
A practical UK shopping list of low-potassium foods for people advised to restrict potassium.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readHigh-Potassium Foods to Limit in CKD (UK)
Which UK foods sit highest in potassium, and renal dietitian-approved swaps.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readLow-Phosphate Foods: A UK List
A UK list of low-phosphate foods, with notes on additives to watch for on labels.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readPhosphate Additives: How to Read a UK Label
Decoding E338–E343 and E450–E452 on UK food labels for adults with CKD.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readLow-Oxalate Foods: A UK List
A practical UK low-oxalate food list for adults with calcium-oxalate kidney stones.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Breakfast Ideas (UK)
Five UK breakfast ideas that keep salt, phosphate and potassium in check.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Lunch Ideas (UK)
Easy UK lunch ideas for adults with CKD or anyone watching their kidneys.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Dinner Ideas (UK)
Family-friendly UK dinner ideas that fit evidence-based nutrition.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Snacks (UK)
Low-salt, low-phosphate snack ideas you can buy in any UK supermarket.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Takeaway Choices (UK)
How to pick lower-salt, lower-phosphate options from common UK takeaways.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Supermarket Shop: UK Trolley Guide
A renal-conscious aisle-by-aisle guide for a typical UK supermarket trip.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney Diet vs Mediterranean Diet (UK)
How a UK kidney diet overlaps with — and differs from — the classic Mediterranean diet.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readLow-Salt Diet UK: 10 Practical Tips
Ten realistic ways UK adults can cut salt to under 6 g/day for kidney and blood-pressure health.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Cooking Methods (UK)
How boiling, steaming and roasting change potassium and salt in your food.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readKidney-Friendly Meal Prep (UK)
Batch-cook ideas that keep CKD-friendly cooking quick during the week.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readBananas and CKD: Are They Safe with Kidney Disease?
Are bananas safe with chronic kidney disease? A UK guide to potassium, portion sizes and when to choose lower-potassium alternatives.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readAvocado and CKD: A UK Guide for Kidney Patients
How avocado fits into a kidney-friendly UK diet — potassium, healthy fats, portion size and practical swaps for CKD.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readTomatoes and CKD: Fresh, Tinned and Sauces in the UK
Tomatoes and tomato products in chronic kidney disease — how potassium concentrates in passata, ketchup and sun-dried tomatoes.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readOranges and Orange Juice in CKD: A UK Renal Guide
Are oranges and orange juice safe in CKD? UK potassium values, fresh vs juice differences, and lower-potassium citrus alternatives.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readMilk, Cheese and Yogurt in CKD: A UK Guide
How dairy fits into a kidney-friendly UK diet — protein, calcium, phosphate and practical limits in chronic kidney disease.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readEggs and CKD: How Many Are Safe in the UK?
Are eggs safe in chronic kidney disease? UK guidance on protein, phosphate, cholesterol and portion size in CKD.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readOily Fish and CKD: Omega-3s for Kidney Patients in the UK
Salmon, sardines and mackerel in CKD — UK NHS guidance on oily fish, omega-3 and what about fish oil supplements.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readNuts and Seeds in CKD: A UK Portion Guide
Nuts and seeds are healthy but high in potassium and phosphate. UK portion guidance for CKD and which are lower-impact.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readBeans, Lentils and Pulses in CKD: A UK Guide
How to enjoy beans and lentils with kidney disease — potassium, phosphate, soaking and lower-impact portions.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readWholegrain Bread and CKD: A UK Guide for Kidney Patients
Is wholegrain bread better than white in CKD? UK guidance on fibre, phosphate additives and salt in bread.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readChocolate and the Kidneys: A UK CKD Guide
How chocolate affects the kidneys in CKD — cocoa, potassium, phosphate and sensible UK portion sizes.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readThe DASH Diet and CKD: A UK Adaptation Guide
How the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet works for kidney patients — UK adaptation for CKD.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readPlant-Based Diets and CKD: A UK Guide for Kidney Patients
Are plant-based diets safe in CKD? UK evidence on plant protein, phosphate bioavailability and kidney outcomes.
Diet & Nutrition·7 min readIntermittent Fasting and CKD: A UK Safety Guide
Is intermittent fasting (16:8, 5:2) safe with kidney disease? UK guide to hydration, medications and CKD stages.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readKeto Diets and Kidney Health: A UK CKD Review
Are ketogenic diets safe for the kidneys? UK guide to protein load, ketones, stones and CKD progression.
Diet & Nutrition·6 min readLow-FODMAP Diet and CKD: A UK Practical Guide
Can you combine a low-FODMAP diet with kidney disease? UK guide to overlap, dietitian support and food swaps.
Vitamins & Supplements
68 articles
Vitamins & Supplements·8 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.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 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·8 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·7 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 readBest 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 readAre 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·7 min readRenal 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·8 min readKidney 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·7 min readVitamins 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.
Vitamins & Supplements·8 min readAre Vitamins Bad for Your Kidneys? A UK Pharmacist-Style Guide
Are vitamin supplements bad for your kidneys (and your liver)? An evidence-based UK guide to which vitamins are safe, which are risky, and what NHS and NICE NG203 actually say.
Vitamins & Supplements·9 min readWhat Vitamins Are Good for Your Kidneys? A UK Evidence-Based Guide
What are the best vitamins for kidneys in the UK? A plain-English guide to vitamin D, B-complex, vitamin C and more, referenced to NHS, NICE NG203 and the BDA.
Vitamins & Supplements·9 min readCan Vitamin D Cause Kidney Stones? A UK Evidence-Based Answer
Does vitamin D cause kidney stones? An NHS- and NICE-aligned UK guide explaining when vitamin D is safe, what doses are risky, and who should be cautious.
Vitamins & Supplements·8 min readDoes Vitamin C Help Prevent Kidney Stones — Or Cause Them?
Does vitamin C cause kidney stones, prevent them, or both? A UK guide referenced to NHS, NICE NG118 and BDA guidance, with sensible dose advice.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readRenal Multivitamins in the UK Explained
What a renal multivitamin is, who needs one, and how it differs from a high-street multivitamin — UK guidance summarised.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readAre Kidney Supplements a Scam? A UK Reality Check
Cutting through the hype: which kidney supplement claims are supported by NHS guidance and which belong on the bin.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readKidney Vitamins for Women in the UK
Are 'women's' kidney vitamins meaningfully different from men's? An NHS-aligned UK answer.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readKidney Vitamins for Men in the UK
What men in the UK should — and shouldn't — look for in a kidney-friendly daily vitamin.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readKidney Vitamins for Adults Over 60 in the UK
What changes after 60 — and which kidney-friendly vitamins make the most sense for older UK adults.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readKidney Vitamins for Vegans and Vegetarians in the UK
Plant-based diets and kidney health — the supplements UK vegans and vegetarians should consider for renal-conscious nutrition.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readKidney Vitamins for People with Diabetes in the UK
Type 2 diabetes is the leading cause of CKD in the UK. Here's what a diabetes-aware kidney vitamin should — and shouldn't — contain.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readKidney Vitamins and Blood Pressure Medication: UK Safety Notes
How common kidney vitamins interact with ACE inhibitors, ARBs and diuretics used to treat UK hypertension.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readKidney Vitamins and Statins: UK Interaction Guide
Are kidney vitamins safe alongside statins in the UK? A short, evidence-based answer.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readThiamine (Vitamin B1) and Kidney Disease
Why thiamine is often low in CKD and dialysis, and what UK adults should know about safe supplementation.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readRiboflavin (Vitamin B2) and Kidney Health
Riboflavin's role in CKD nutrition, plus UK dosing and food-source guidance.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readNiacin (Vitamin B3) and the Kidneys
What's the right amount of niacin for adults with CKD in the UK, and why high-dose niacin is risky?
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readPantothenic Acid (B5) for Kidney Patients
B5 in renal nutrition — why it's standard in UK renal vitamins.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readVitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) in CKD
Why B6 is included in renal vitamins, when extra B6 is prescribed, and the upper UK limit you shouldn't exceed.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readBiotin (B7) and Kidney Disease
Biotin and blood tests: a quiet but important interaction every UK CKD patient should know.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readFolate (Vitamin B9) in Kidney Disease
Folate's role in renal anaemia, homocysteine and pregnancy — UK guidance.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readVitamin B12 and Kidney Disease
B12 absorption falls with age and on metformin. What CKD patients in the UK should consider.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readVitamin A and Chronic Kidney Disease
Why high-dose vitamin A is best avoided in CKD — the NHS- and NICE-backed answer.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readVitamin E and Kidney Health
Is vitamin E good or bad for kidneys? UK and NICE-aligned guidance.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readVitamin K, CKD and Warfarin
Vitamin K's role in bone and vascular health in CKD — and how it interacts with warfarin.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readSafe Vitamin C Dose in CKD (UK)
How much vitamin C is safe when you have CKD in the UK?
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readVitamin D Deficiency in CKD: What Your Blood Test Means
How to interpret a 25-OH vitamin D blood test in CKD, and what UK renal teams typically do.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readAlfacalcidol and Calcitriol: Activated Vitamin D in CKD
When UK renal teams use activated vitamin D rather than over-the-counter D3.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readCoenzyme Q10 and Kidney Disease (UK)
Is CoQ10 worth taking in CKD? An evidence-light, balanced UK view.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readIron Supplements in CKD: A UK Guide
When iron supplements are needed in CKD, what blood tests to ask for, and how they're typically prescribed in the UK.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readZinc and the Kidneys (UK)
Zinc's role in immune and taste function for CKD patients, and the sensible UK upper limit.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readSelenium and the Kidneys (UK)
Why selenium intake is borderline in the UK — and what that means for kidney patients.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readMagnesium Supplements and the Kidneys
When magnesium is safe in CKD and when it builds up — UK pharmacist-style guide.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readCalcium Supplements in CKD (UK)
Why calcium supplementation is tricky in CKD — and what NICE NG203 advises.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readPhosphate in CKD: Binders vs Diet (UK)
How phosphate binders and a low-phosphate diet work together in UK kidney care.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readPotassium Supplements and CKD
Why potassium supplementation is almost never appropriate in CKD — UK pharmacist view.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readSodium Bicarbonate for CKD: The UK Position
Why some UK renal teams prescribe sodium bicarbonate in CKD — and the trade-offs.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readChromium Supplements and Kidney Health
Is chromium picolinate safe for kidney patients? UK perspective.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readIodine and Kidney Health (UK)
How much iodine is enough — and how kidney disease affects iodine handling.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readOmega-3 Fish Oil in CKD: UK Evidence and Safe Doses
Should kidney patients take omega-3 fish oil? UK evidence on cardiovascular risk, IgA nephropathy and safe daily doses.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readKrill Oil and the Kidneys: UK CKD Considerations
Krill oil vs fish oil for kidney patients — UK evidence on omega-3 form, astaxanthin and safety.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readCod Liver Oil and CKD: Why It's Usually Avoided
Cod liver oil contains retinol (vitamin A), which accumulates in CKD. UK guidance on safer omega-3 alternatives.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readProbiotics and Kidney Health: UK Evidence in CKD
Do probiotics help kidney disease? UK summary of trials, uraemic toxins and practical guidance for CKD patients.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readPrebiotics and CKD: Inulin, FOS and Resistant Starch in the UK
How prebiotic fibres may support kidney health — UK evidence on inulin, FOS, resistant starch and uraemic toxins.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readFibre Supplements in CKD: Psyllium, Methylcellulose and UK Choices
Which fibre supplements are safe in CKD? UK guide to psyllium husk, methylcellulose and ispaghula.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readCollagen Supplements and the Kidneys: UK CKD Guide
Are collagen peptides safe in CKD? UK guide to protein load, hydroxyproline and oxalate considerations.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readCreatine and Kidney Health: UK Evidence and CKD Cautions
Is creatine safe for the kidneys? UK summary of evidence in healthy adults vs CKD, and what creatinine results mean on supplements.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readWhey Protein and CKD: UK Guide for Kidney Patients
Is whey protein safe with kidney disease? UK guide to dosing, phosphate and when whey is helpful in CKD.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readPlant Protein Powders in CKD: Pea, Hemp and Soy in the UK
How plant protein powders compare for kidney patients — UK review of pea, hemp, soy, potassium and phosphate.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readBCAA Supplements and CKD: UK Guidance for Kidney Patients
Are BCAA (branched-chain amino acid) supplements safe in chronic kidney disease? UK evidence and dialysis considerations.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readGlucosamine Supplements and Kidney Health in the UK
Are glucosamine and chondroitin safe in CKD? UK summary of evidence for joint pain and kidney safety.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readAlpha-Lipoic Acid in CKD: UK Evidence for Kidney Patients
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is marketed for diabetes and nerve pain. UK guide to safety and evidence in CKD.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readN-Acetylcysteine (NAC) and the Kidneys: A UK Review
Does NAC protect the kidneys from contrast injury or CKD progression? UK summary of evidence and current practice.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readQuercetin and Kidney Health: UK Evidence in CKD
Is quercetin safe and useful in chronic kidney disease? UK guide to evidence, dosing and drug interactions.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readMilk Thistle and the Kidneys: UK Safety in CKD
Is milk thistle safe for kidney patients? UK guide to silymarin, liver vs kidney effects and drug interactions in CKD.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readDandelion Root and the Kidneys: UK Safety Guide
Is dandelion root a safe 'natural diuretic' for kidney patients? UK guide to potassium, diuretic effect and interactions.
Vitamins & Supplements·7 min readNettle Tea and the Kidneys: A UK Renal Review
Is nettle tea safe in CKD? UK guide to traditional uses, potassium content and what the evidence actually shows.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readParsley Tea and the Kidneys: UK CKD Safety
Is parsley tea safe in chronic kidney disease? UK guide to traditional use, oxalate and apiol risks.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readAshwagandha and the Kidneys: UK Safety in CKD
Is ashwagandha safe in chronic kidney disease? UK summary of evidence, drug interactions and current concerns.
Vitamins & Supplements·6 min readKidney Vitamins for Children with CKD: A UK Parent's Guide
Supplement considerations for children with chronic kidney disease — UK guidance on doses, growth and paediatric renal teams.
Lifestyle
20 articles
Lifestyle·7 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.
Lifestyle·6 min readVitamins for Kidney-Related Fatigue (UK)
Why CKD causes fatigue, and which vitamins might genuinely help.
Lifestyle·7 min readKidney Vitamins and Sleep: UK Notes
How CKD affects sleep, and whether magnesium or vitamin D supplements can help.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins and Exercise (UK)
What active UK adults with CKD should consider in a daily supplement.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins and Alcohol (UK)
How alcohol interacts with kidney health and common vitamin supplements.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins and Caffeine (UK)
Does caffeine harm kidneys, and does it interact with common supplements?
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins and Smoking (UK)
Why smoking accelerates kidney disease — and why high-dose beta-carotene is risky for smokers.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins and Weight Loss (UK)
How weight loss can help kidney health, and which vitamins matter on a calorie-restricted diet.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins in Pregnancy (UK)
What pregnant women with kidney disease should know about supplements in the UK.
Lifestyle·7 min readKidney Vitamins Around the Menopause (UK)
Bone health, vitamin D and B12 around the menopause in women with CKD.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins When Travelling (UK)
Practical tips for taking kidney vitamins and managing CKD abroad from the UK.
Lifestyle·6 min readCoffee and Kidney Health: What UK Evidence Actually Shows
How coffee affects the kidneys — UK evidence on caffeine, blood pressure, CKD progression and recommended daily limits.
Lifestyle·6 min readGreen Tea and Kidney Health in the UK
Does green tea protect the kidneys, and is it safe in CKD? UK evidence on EGCG, oxalate and recommended intake.
Lifestyle·6 min readEnergy Drinks and Kidney Health: UK Risks for CKD
Why energy drinks are a concern in CKD — caffeine, sugar, taurine, phosphate additives and UK consumer advice.
Lifestyle·7 min readSparkling Water and the Kidneys: A UK Safety Guide
Is sparkling water safe for kidney health? UK guidance on carbonation, sodium content and flavoured sparkling drinks.
Lifestyle·6 min readWeight Training with CKD: A UK Evidence-Based Guide
Is resistance training safe with kidney disease? UK guide to protein needs, creatinine, blood pressure and recovery.
Lifestyle·6 min readRunning and Kidney Health: A UK Guide for Runners with CKD
How running affects kidney health — UK guide to hydration, NSAIDs, marathon training and CKD safety.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins During Ramadan: A UK Guide for CKD Patients
Safely taking kidney supplements and managing CKD during Ramadan fasting in the UK.
Lifestyle·7 min readKidney Vitamins for Shift Workers in the UK
How shift work affects kidney health and supplement routines — UK guide to vitamin D, sleep, hydration and CKD.
Lifestyle·6 min readKidney Vitamins for Athletes in the UK
How athletes with kidney concerns should approach supplements — UK guide to NSAIDs, creatine, electrolytes and recovery.
Buyer's Guide
17 articles
Buyer's Guide·7 min readBest Kidney Vitamins in the UK: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Comparing the best kidney vitamins in the UK in 2026 — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to read a renal supplement label.
Buyer's Guide·6 min readKidney Vitamins vs Renavit: How Over-the-Counter Compares to the NHS Renal Vitamin
How over-the-counter kidney vitamins in the UK compare with Renavit, the renal vitamin most commonly prescribed on the NHS.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readBuying Kidney Vitamins on Amazon UK: 7 Things to Check First
A safety checklist for buying kidney vitamins on Amazon UK — labels, regulators, brand traceability and what to avoid.
Buyer's Guide·6 min readCan You Get a Kidney Vitamin on NHS Prescription?
Which renal vitamins are available on NHS prescription in the UK, and when GPs and renal teams typically prescribe them.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readHow Much Should a Kidney Vitamin Cost in the UK?
Typical UK price ranges for renal and kidney-friendly multivitamins, and why the cheapest is rarely the safest.
Buyer's Guide·6 min readKidney Vitamins UK: How to Compare Brands Like a Renal Pharmacist
A structured way to compare UK kidney vitamin brands on the four metrics that actually matter.
Buyer's Guide·6 min readKidney Vitamins for Elderly UK Adults
What to look for in a kidney-friendly multivitamin for elderly adults in the UK.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins When You're on Warfarin
Vitamin K and other supplement considerations for UK warfarin users with kidney disease.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins When You're on an ACE Inhibitor
Interactions between common kidney vitamins and ACE inhibitors used in UK kidney care.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins When You're on a Diuretic
How thiazide and loop diuretics affect your vitamin and mineral needs in the UK.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins When You're on a PPI
Long-term proton pump inhibitor use, B12 and magnesium — UK guidance.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins When You're on Metformin
B12 deficiency on long-term metformin and how UK GPs typically handle it.
Buyer's Guide·6 min readCommon Side Effects of Kidney Vitamins (UK)
What side effects to watch for from common evidence-based supplements.
Buyer's Guide·6 min readCan You Overdose on Kidney Vitamins?
What overdose looks like for vitamins commonly found in UK renal supplements.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins Without Vitamin A (UK)
Why some kidney-friendly products skip retinol entirely — and how to find one.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins Without Potassium (UK)
Spotting hidden potassium in over-the-counter supplements in the UK.
Buyer's Guide·7 min readKidney Vitamins Without Phosphate (UK)
How to confirm a UK supplement is genuinely phosphate-free.
CKD by Stage
12 articles
CKD by Stage·7 min readKidney Vitamins for CKD Stage 1 (UK Guide)
What vitamins make sense for adults with CKD Stage 1 (eGFR ≥ 90) in the UK — referenced to NHS and NICE NG203.
CKD by Stage·7 min readKidney Vitamins for CKD Stage 2 (UK Guide)
What vitamins make sense for adults with CKD Stage 2 (eGFR 60–89) in the UK — referenced to NHS and NICE NG203.
CKD by Stage·7 min readKidney Vitamins for CKD Stage 3a (UK Guide)
What vitamins make sense for adults with CKD Stage 3a (eGFR 45–59) in the UK — referenced to NHS and NICE NG203.
CKD by Stage·7 min readKidney Vitamins for CKD Stage 3b (UK Guide)
What vitamins make sense for adults with CKD Stage 3b (eGFR 30–44) in the UK — referenced to NHS and NICE NG203.
CKD by Stage·7 min readKidney Vitamins for CKD Stage 4 (UK Guide)
What vitamins make sense for adults with CKD Stage 4 (eGFR 15–29) in the UK — referenced to NHS and NICE NG203.
CKD by Stage·7 min readKidney Vitamins for CKD Stage 5 (UK Guide)
What vitamins make sense for adults with CKD Stage 5 (eGFR < 15) in the UK — referenced to NHS and NICE NG203.
CKD by Stage·7 min readVitamins for Dialysis Patients in the UK
What renal vitamins are needed on haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in the UK, and what to avoid.
CKD by Stage·6 min readVitamins for Peritoneal Dialysis Patients (UK)
How peritoneal dialysis changes vitamin needs in the UK, and what a sensible supplement plan looks like.
CKD by Stage·7 min readVitamins After a Kidney Transplant (UK)
Post-transplant vitamin guidance for UK kidney recipients, including interactions with tacrolimus and ciclosporin.
CKD by Stage·6 min readPre-Dialysis Vitamins: What to Take in Late-Stage CKD
What UK adults approaching dialysis (CKD 4–5) should consider in a daily vitamin.
CKD by Stage·6 min readVitamins After Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Recovery
If you've had AKI, what should your follow-up vitamin plan look like in the UK?
CKD by Stage·6 min readVitamins for Mild CKD With No Symptoms
Most people with early CKD feel fine. What does sensible UK supplementation look like at this stage?
Conditions
16 articles
Conditions·6 min readSupplements and Kidney Stones: What UK Guidance Says
Which supplements help prevent kidney stones — and which raise the risk — for UK adults.
Conditions·7 min readSupplements for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Plain-English UK guidance on supplements for adults with autosomal dominant PKD.
Conditions·7 min readSupplements for IgA Nephropathy
What UK adults with IgA nephropathy should know about omega-3, vitamin D and other supplements.
Conditions·6 min readSupplements for Lupus Nephritis
UK lupus nephritis patients — which supplements are safe and which to avoid.
Conditions·6 min readSupplements for Diabetic Nephropathy
What UK adults with diabetic kidney disease should consider in a daily vitamin.
Conditions·7 min readSupplements for Renal Anaemia (UK)
The role of iron, B12 and folate in renal anaemia, and how UK renal teams manage it.
Conditions·7 min readSupplements for Renal Bone Disease
Bone health in CKD — vitamin D analogues, calcium and phosphate management in the UK.
Conditions·7 min readSupplements After Recurrent UTIs
Cranberry, D-mannose, vitamin C — what works for UK adults with recurrent UTIs?
Conditions·6 min readSupplements and Proteinuria: What UK Guidance Says
Can supplements lower proteinuria? An honest UK answer.
Conditions·7 min readSupplements That Affect Your eGFR Reading
Why creatine, certain herbal products and even high B-vitamin doses can change your eGFR result.
Conditions·6 min readSupplements and Your Creatinine Level (UK)
Why your creatinine result can swing — and which supplements may affect it.
Conditions·6 min readSimple Kidney Cysts and Supplements
If you've been told you have a simple kidney cyst, do you need anything special?
Conditions·7 min readSleep Apnoea and Kidney Health: A UK CKD Guide
How obstructive sleep apnoea worsens kidney disease — UK guide to CPAP, weight management and renal outcomes.
Conditions·7 min readCKD and Gout: A UK Guide to Supplements and Diet
Managing gout when you have CKD — UK guide to safe supplements, allopurinol, cherry, vitamin C and uric acid.
Conditions·7 min readCKD and Osteoporosis: UK Guide to Calcium, Vitamin D and Bisphosphonates
Managing bone health in CKD — UK guidance on calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates and CKD-MBD.
Conditions·7 min readCKD and Heart Failure: UK Supplement Safety Guide
Supplement considerations when you have both CKD and heart failure — UK guide to potassium, fluid and CoQ10.