Can you take protein powder, collagen and creatine with kidney disease? A kidney dietitian explains
Can you take protein powders, collagen or creatine if you have kidney disease? Dee Moore is joined by Senior Renal Dietitian Tadala Kolawole to explore these popular supplements through the lens of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Tadala discusses protein needs at different stages of CKD and on dialysis, the potential risks of consuming too much protein or collagen, and what people with kidney disease should know about creatine, creatinine and eGFR blood test results.