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*Formally known as the pkDO Foundation

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PKD Resources

If you have PKD, you are not alone.  Researchers and medical professionals, together with state-of-the-art protocols, are working to provide healthier outcomes.

Slowing the Progression

If you’re a young adult with PKD

You may be able to extend the life of your kidneys by 15 to 20 years.

If you have Polycystic Kidney Disease, you may have been told there is nothing to do but get on a donor list.  But you don’t need to wait for kidney failure.  There are ways you can prolong the health of your kidneys and slow the progression of the disease, so you can delay or avoid kidney failure.

You may already know about staying hydrated and following a low-sodium diet. There are also medications, nutritional interventions and  lifestyle changes you can use to slow the progression of PKD. Talk to a nephrologist and renal dietitian that specialize in PKD about these measures and more ways to preserve your kidneys’ health and function. 

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Santa Barbara Nutrients

Santa Barbara Nutrients is a team of researchers who are committed to supporting kidney and metabolic health through innovation, research and development. 

Their Ren-Nu Program was developed to help people manage PKD.  This comprehensive program aims to improve common PKD symptoms, such as pain and high blood pressure, while slowing the progression of kidney disease.

This program combines low-oxalate ketogenic nutrition with the innovative medical food KetoCitra®, to address key mechanisms of PKD progression, including metabolic defects and the formation of renal microcrystals.

Medical Centers of Excellence for PKD

To find a PKD Foundation Center of Excellence near you, visit pkdcure.org/carecenters

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PKD-Free Alliance Members

Our members work with the PKD-Free Alliance to provide assistance to people with PKD.

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Donate Now to Support Families Fighting PKD

PKD-Free is honored to work with medical specialists, advocates and families who embrace our mission of enhancing generational health by ensuring a PKD-free future. Please consider donating to help us support families and achieve our goal.