Plant Protein vs Animal Protein, Supplements & CKD

Find out more about supplements and what to eat when you have CKD

• Vitamins and supplements with CKD or a kidney transplant

  Our expert guide explains the dos and don’ts of taking vitamins, supplements and herbal medicines when you are living with kidney disease or after you have received a kidney transplant.

• Lowering your potassium levels

  Potassium is a mineral that can build up in your body if your kidneys are not working properly. Some medicines can also increase your potassium levels. Read on for advice to help lower your potassium levels.

• Eating tomatoes when you have CKD

  In the right amount and served with the right foods, tomatoes can still be enjoyed safely by people who have been advised to lower potassium in their diet. Laura Kyte, Renal dietitian at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, offers advice about eating tomatoes if you are living with CKD.