Insomnia is a common problem in people with CKD with various studies indicating that anywhere from 14-95% of CKD patients may experience insomnia. If you choose to take a medication to assist in sleeping, you may be inadvertently raising your phosphorus levels. Phosphorus Additives in Sleep Aids Phosphorus in the form of additives is very
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Make your burgers as kidney friendly as possible by choosing a low phosphorus hamburger bun – plus some additional tips for make the most kidney friendly burger possible. Do hamburger buns have phosphorus? Yes, all hamburger buns will contain some amount of phosphorus. However, many hamburger buns also contain phosphorus additives, which can be particularly
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Making your own pizza at home is a great way to make a more kidney friendly pizza. You will have a lot more control over the sodium content of your pizza as well as whether or not there are any phosphorus additives. Not only that, but you get to pick the toppings that you like!
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Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world and comes in many different forms. In moderation, tea can still be enjoyed when you have kidney disease; however, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the type of tea you drink. Is tea ok for kidney disease? Tea contains
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When trying to control phosphorus in your diet, it is recommended to always check the ingredient lists of foods to see if there is a phosphorus additive since additives are absorbed better than natural phosphorus. Why do baked goods contain phosphorus additives? If you’ve been doing this for a while, you might have noticed that
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I’m from the south where you can get a biscuit at just about any restaurant you go to. Biscuits are delicious. There is no way around that. But biscuits are NOT kidney friendly – at least not the ones you can buy at the store or a typical restaurant. Why are biscuits bad for kidneys?
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