Santa Barbara Nutrients

First in the family with ADPKD, and what to do about it... In this insightful interview, Dr. Thomas Weimbs, President of Santa Barbara Nutrients, sits down with Dominic Hürbin, a personal trainer and nutritionist based in Switzerland, to discuss his wife Jackie’s battle with polycystic kidney disease. They explore how Jackie’s diagnosis came about, her journey with the disease, and how adopting KetoCitra and a ketogenic lifestyle has helped stabilize her kidney function and improve her overall health including debilitating migraine headaches. Dominic shares their personal story, the challenges they faced with traditional medical advice, and how nutrition, particularly keto, played a transformative role. The discussion also highlights the mental health impact of chronic illness and how lifestyle changes can make a significant difference. --> Link to video: https://lnkd.in/gV2kmbsu

We’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Melina Messing, the Scientific Director of Ren-Nu, a passionate scientist, and a dedicated PKD patient advocate. Melina’s unique journey combines personal experience with professional expertise—she knows firsthand the challenges of living with PKD and the importance of hope, knowledge, and community. As both a scientist and a PKD patient, Melina is deeply committed to empowering others with evidence-based insights and compassionate support. She believes in equipping people with the tools they need to transform their lives and take control of their kidney health. Join us in welcoming Melina to the Ren-Nu community as she leads with both heart and science to help others on their PKD journey!

New, refreshed materials await as we kick off the 12-week Ren-Nu Renal Nutrition Program in 2025! Over these 12 weeks, we’ll guide you through building skills to make healthier nutrition choices and protect your kidneys for the future. If you haven’t joined the waitlist yet, now’s the time – secure your spot today! Meanwhile, join the conversation in our Facebook Community, and visit our website – it’s building up with free resources as we speak! https://lnkd.in/gaNdgQWa

Last week, the SBN team showcased exciting Ren-Nu results at ASN Kidney Week 2024! We shared impactful findings from our nutrition-focused program, including improved kidney function (eGFR), weight loss, consistent ketosis, reduced blood pressure medication, and enhanced quality of life for participants. 🎥 Watch the video for more on these results and the future of kidney care! https://lnkd.in/g9n79CDp

We’ve got great news! Ren-Nu is now fully part of Santa Barbara Nutrients, strengthening our commitment to building confidence in those with PKD by offering free resources, a 12-week nutrition program, KetoCitra® medical food, and a supportive community. In this video, Melina Messing and Thomas Weimbs discuss research presented at Kidney Week by the American Society for Nephrology, highlighting promising results from the Ren-Nu Renal Nutrition program for PKD. Follow Ren-Nu on Facebook or Instagram, join our FB Community to stay updated, or recommend it to your patients for valuable insights! Watch the Video Now! Links in the comments.

A new large-scale study shows that higher protein intake is associated with lower mortality in older adults with chronic kidney disease—challenging long-held assumptions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVAftgBP

Sharing a newly published article: Trigger Warning: How Modern Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment Pull the Trigger on Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Progression (Nutrients 2024). This paper explores key factors that can worsen ADPKD and provides insights on how to manage them. Highly recommended for those following PKD research. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gW28wUZF

Ketogenic metabolic therapy for long-COVID? Learn about a new clinical trial to test exogenous ketones (BHB): https://lnkd.in/em7ZAmE6

Ketogenic therapy along with KetoCitra have been instrumental in improving my kidney health!! There really is something you can do about PKD! Please refer to attached article and DM me for more information!