Fish Oil, Creatine, Ketoanalogues: Which Supplements Actually Protect Kidneys?

Which supplements may actually help protect your kidneys? In a New England Journal of Medicine trial, fish oil slowed kidney function loss in IgA nephropathy, with far fewer patients reaching kidney failure. Here are 9 evidence-based options worth knowing, and how to use them safely. In this video, board-certified nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi goes through the supplements with the best supporting evidence for kidney health, from omega-3s and ketoanalogues to calcium citrate and targeted vitamins. He also explains who each one is right for, who should avoid it, and why more is not better. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What a landmark fish oil trial showed in IgA nephropathy How ketoanalogues with a protein-restricted diet may slow CKD progression The real story on vitamin D in kidney disease Why calcium citrate is often the better calcium choice How to approach supplements safely instead of stacking everything CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 02:54 - Water-soluble vitamins for kidney protection 05:03 - The truth about Vitamin D and kidney disease 07:43 - Omega-3 benefits (reduced inflammation by 58%) 10:45 - Gut-kidney connection: Probiotics that work 14:33 - Niacin's surprising effect on phosphate levels 16:36 - Keto analogs for protecting kidney function 19:06 - Why calcium citrate outperforms other calcium supplements 21:40 - Antioxidants that combat kidney damage 24:58 - Creatine for dialysis patients (60% reduction in muscle cramps) 27:37 - How to approach supplementation safely WATCH NEXT More kidney health videos:    / @seanhashmimd   KEY REFERENCES Donadio JV, et al. A controlled trial of fish oil in IgA nephropathy. New England Journal of Medicine. 1994;331(18):1194-1199. (Over 2 years, fish oil retarded loss of kidney function; by 4 years, 10% of the fish-oil group versus 40% of placebo had died or reached end-stage kidney disease.) Li A, et al. The Effect of Ketoanalogues on Chronic Kidney Disease Deterioration: A Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2019;11(5):957. (A protein-restricted diet with ketoanalogues significantly slowed CKD progression and lowered phosphate without causing malnutrition.) BECOME A MEMBER Members get new videos 48 hours early, plus a monthly live Q and A with Dr. Sean. Join:    / @seanhashmimd   SUBSCRIBE New evidence-based videos every week:    / @seanhashmimd   NEWSLETTER Free weekly tips on kidney health, metabolism, and longevity: https://www.selfprinciple.org CONNECT Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org Instagram:   / seanhashmimd   DISCLAIMER The information provided on this channel is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information on this channel to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Always consult your physician or a qualified health provider regarding any medical questions, conditions, or treatments, and before undertaking any new health regimen. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this channel. #KidneyHealth #Supplements #Omega3