Diet & Nutrition

Many people with IgAN experience swelling in their hands and feet and protein and/or blood in their urine. Doctors typically recommend a low-sodium diet regardless of kidney function, but why? This article reviews what sodium is, why it is important to limit it, and how best to identify and make changes. 

Introduction IgA Nephropathy can be a progressive disease that requires a kidney transplant. It is important to be aware of healthy eating habits, safety considerations, and side effects of transplant …

IgA Nephropathy affects people differently. You may be looking for ways to reduce your inflammation or control food sensitivities through food. Many people with IgAN report sensitivities to gluten and may be diagnosed with celiac disease. This article describes the gluten/IgA connection and what a gluten-free diet includes. 

Plant-Based Diets have recently gained a lot more attention. Whether choosing more plants for sustainability, avoiding harming animals or your health eating more plants is becoming more commonplace. There are …

When you have IgA Nephropathy, figuring out what you can eat can be a puzzle. These ten recipes are healthy, delicious, and adaptable to most eating patterns. Remember, everyone’s needs are different, but we've chosen options that can be tailored to your specific dietary requirements. 

Lower potassium diets are common for people with kidney disease, including people with IgA Nephropathy. That does not mean your foods need to be flavorless.

When you have IgA Nephropathy, controlling blood pressure is an important way to protect your kidneys. Your doctor may prescribe you medication to help control your blood pressure; however, you can also do activities at home to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. This article reviews ways you can help to control your blood pressure naturally with IgAN.