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[Dios1981]

Does any one know about a good over the counter probiotic for CkD3 patients?

[Hidden]

I don't think that there are any bad ones unless they are dead, for CKD folks. Even dead the are not bad just useless.

Take a look over on the IBS threads for some enlightenment on probiotics etc.

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The best one is the one approved by your nephrologist.

[Kelming]

Hi Dios- I used a product "renadyl" it reduced my Serum Urea significantly.

Mel King

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Kelming]

My Doctor prescribed a gout medicine for my hyperuricemia and it is working for me.

[DadviceTV]

My doctor had recommended Renadyl for me. I got labs, then took it for 3 months and got new labs to see what it did for me. It lowered my BUN and creatinine (from 2.52 to 2.25) which increased my eGFR calculation. I have continued to take it and personally feel every Nephrologist and Renal Dietitian should be recommending it as part of a nutritional treatment strategy for use CKD patients. I posted a review on YouTube - just search Renadyl and you’ll see it. You can also download my before and after labs (CBC and Renal Function).

I also host a weekly live stream with a Renal Dietitian and Renadyl comes up often. She also recommends it for all of her clients.

James @ Dadvice TV

[Dixidude39 in reply to DadviceTV]

Based upon your recommendation, I purchased Renadyl, and I've now been on it for 45 days. It is "pricey" (about $128 for 90 days worth). If it helps, it's a reasonable price to pay.

CVS, for instance, offers over-the-counter probiotics, for general use, not specifically tailored for kidney patients. And they are not inexpensive either! Dadvice TV appears to be a pretty solid resource for us kidney disease patients.

[DadviceTV in reply to Dixidude39]

Make sure you get plenty of fiber while taking it. Here in the states, over 90% of people don't get enough fiber. Most people are given a daily target of 25-30 grams. Kibow sales a fiber pill, but you can find plenty of alternatives including natural fiber in food. I also used asparagus, garlic (my favorite), onions, and nuts (almonds, peacons, walnuts) in my food (usually stir fry) in addition to snacking on Apples. I look forward to hearing your results once you've hit the 90 day mark!

[Dixidude39 in reply to DadviceTV]

Thanks, DadviceTV. I am faithful about ingesting fiber. My only regret is that wheat bran fiber as in original Fiber One, is off the list (according to DaVita). Will update you when I cross the 90 day mark.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Dixidude39]

I eat a high fiber cereal, but take it in reduced amount and track my diet on Davita. Some days I might have to reduce some other food. I also include Greek yogurt in my diet planning.

[Hidden in reply to Dixidude39]

Wheat bran is off your list by your choice only. DaVita is off my list. I fill my own wheat bran capsules.

[Hidden in reply to DadviceTV]

What kind of fiber, soluble or insoluble fiber? If you don't know, you'd best find out . There used to be insoluble fiber tablets here in the US, but not any more. I fill my own capsules.

[Dios1981]

Blessings, to you all thankyou so much for your reply.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

Try Fluorajenn? It's otc but because it needs refrigeration it's kept behind pharmacy counter. Just ask at counter. Whenever I ask any GI doc this is what they recommend.