There is no nutrition or herbal supplement that everyone with kidney disease needs to take. For people on dialysis, your dietitian will probably recommend you take a special vitamin formulated just for dialysis patients. Your doctor might also recommend vitamin D or iron. Nutrition and herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA, and might have harmful ingredients in them, especially for people with kidney disease. Always let your doctor or dietitian know about any nutrition or herbal supplements you are taking.
Do I need to take vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements? Are they safe?
Dietitian
Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG
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Kidney Kitchen is not designed to diagnose disease or prescribe an eating plan for your stage of kidney disease. The information shared on Kidney Kitchen is developed by experts in renal nutrition and is provided for informational purposes only. The American Kidney Fund, its staff, agents and Trustees are not able to provide medical advice. Please consult with a medical professional or registered dietitian for specific questions you may have about your diet. Learn more
