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10/05/2026

Small changes can lead to big results. Christopher shares how cutting back on sugar and starch helped his family members lose over 100 lbs. Hear what worked for them and why.

Check out the full video on our YouTube channel, where PKD patients Christopher and Melina discuss this and other topics, including when the right time is to start ketogenic nutrition.

10/01/2026

Creatinine isn’t the only way to measure kidney function. 🧪

In this clip, we break down Cystatin C—a blood marker that can provide another perspective on kidney filtration and may be useful when interpreting kidney function alongside creatinine.

Understanding your numbers can help you have more informed conversations about your kidney health.

🎥 Watch to learn more about Cystatin C and what it can tell us about kidney function.

Santa Barbara Nutrients is proud to attend the 2026 San Antonio Walk for PKD in Texas!We’re grateful to everyone who cam...
09/23/2026

Santa Barbara Nutrients is proud to attend the 2026 San Antonio Walk for PKD in Texas!

We’re grateful to everyone who came out and made the event possible. It is always a pleasure to connect with the PKD community, and to support the continued fight toward better treatments for polycystic kidney disease!

Santa Barbara Nutrients has made its way to Berlin! Our President and Chief Scientific Officer, Thomas Weimbs, PhD, and ...
09/18/2026

Santa Barbara Nutrients has made its way to Berlin!

Our President and Chief Scientific Officer, Thomas Weimbs, PhD, and Ren-Nu™ Scientific Director, Melina Messing, PhD, are attending this year’s Berlin ICRNM.

We’re excited to connect with researchers and clinicians from around the world and be part of the ongoing conversation surrounding renal nutrition and metabolic health.

Stay tuned for more updates from Berlin!

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09/10/2026

For anyone wondering what making sustainable lifestyle changes with PKD can actually look like, Demetri’s story offers a personal perspective on getting started and staying consistent.

🎥 Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel!

09/07/2026

From an eGFR of 41 to 54. 📈

After discovering the ketogenic diet through a Google search, Demetri decided to take action and joined the Ren-Nu™ program. Since then, his eGFR has increased from 41 to 54.

Hear Demetri share his kidney health journey and the changes he made along the way. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel!

09/01/2026

🥗 Nutrition science is always evolving—and that means staying curious.

Not everything we once learned about nutrition holds up as new research emerges, especially protein. In this conversation with our Director of Nutrition: Kathy Jensen, MS, RDN, we break down protein: how much is enough, what’s kidney-safe, and how to stay in ketosis while meeting your protein needs.

📺 Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel! 📺

08/29/2026

💚 From PKD Stage 4 to Stage 3B.

Krista shares her PKD journey and how, despite her initial skepticism, she decided to commit to the Ren-Nu™ approach and take an active role in improving her kidney health.

Through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and consistency, Krista has seen meaningful improvements in her kidney health and eGFR.

Her story is a reminder that taking an active role in your health can make a difference.

Watch Krista’s journey on our Youtube channel and hear what she learned along the way!

Fresh, flavorful, and Mediterranean-inspired 🥗🍋This Mediterranean Bowl combines savory ground lamb, cauliflower rice, cr...
08/28/2026

Fresh, flavorful, and Mediterranean-inspired 🥗🍋

This Mediterranean Bowl combines savory ground lamb, cauliflower rice, crisp veggies, and a creamy tahini-lemon dressing for a fresh and satisfying meal. With just 9.2g net carbs per serving, it’s packed with flavor without being carb-heavy.

Eating with kidney health in mind doesn’t have to mean sacrificing delicious meals. Follow us for more flavorful recipes!

This is a friendly reminder that our Ren-Nu™ Community Meeting is coming up on Thursday, September 3rd!📅 Thursday, Septe...
08/27/2026

This is a friendly reminder that our Ren-Nu™ Community Meeting is coming up on Thursday, September 3rd!
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom
Free registration to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zlu5D2VyT0WYcNdOE_uCSQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawUD11lwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUtaQTdhTEZVOHFRRk5wcG9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeClE4zxYuI60XUZRyO8Y1f8MGEs7BQRlTezDJnibY2vUM14oNnBf-SftfT4c_aem_n4b4zxJ3fspr36YEKu68hQ #/registration

Is it worth it?
When it comes to living with PKD, nutrition and lifestyle changes can come with real tradeoffs. Join us for our next Ren-Nu™ Community Meeting for an honest, practical conversation about what changes may matter most, what you might gain, and how to build healthy habits that actually fit into real life. We’ll discuss navigating travel, social events, family life, cost, cravings, and more—without falling into an all-or-nothing mindset.

Hear from members of our team, including:
Thomas Weimbs, PhD — President & Chief Scientific Officer, Santa Barbara Nutrients
Sharon Turban, MD, MHS — Medical Director, Ren-Nu™
Kathy Jensen, MS, RDN — Director of Nutrition, Ren-Nu™
Jacob Torres, PhD — Research Scientist, UCSB
Melina Messing, PhD — Scientific Director, Ren-Nu™ & PKD Patient
Dwight Odland — Patient Advocate & PKD Patient

Patients, caregivers, and practitioners are all welcome. Bring your questions and join the conversation! Register using the QR code above!

This meeting is intended for general education and community discussion and does not provide individualized medical advice.

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Santa Barbara Nutrients, Inc, California NanoSystems Institute, University Of California, Mail Code 6105
Santa Barbara, CA
93106

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