Description: Nowadays, more and more patients are avoiding dairy for various reasons: dietary phosphorus and potassium management, lactose intolerance, gut health concerns, or personal preference.
While the market offers ample dairy-free options, many contain inorganic phosphorus additives. These additives are completely absorbed by the body, contributing to (or exacerbating!) hyperphosphatemia in CKD and dialysis patients.
As dietitians, we know elevated phosphorus is linked to poor bone health, increased cardiovascular risk, and reduced quality of life. Therefore, it is crucial to provide our patients with practical tools for phosphorus management.
Introducing our latest patient education resource, “Dairy Detour”! This handy handout showcases specific low phosphorus plant-based dairy alternatives that are free from added phos, enabling patients to make informed choices for better health outcomes.
As an added bonus, the handout includes a delicious dairy-free Raspberry Pear Sorbet recipe that patients will enjoy! Empower your patients to confidently navigate their dairy-free journey with this valuable resource.
Search tags: phos, dairy free, bone, dairy detour
other languages: Spanish
