KetoCitra®.
KetoCitra® is the FIRST non-prescription product specifically designed for the dietary management of chronic kidney disease (including the genetic form polycystic kidney disease).
It is designed for stages 1-3, however KetoCitra® may still be appropriate for individuals with stages 4 or 5, but this should be determined by your health care practitioner.
KetoCitra®, where health and science meet
KetoCitra® was formulated based on research from the lab of biochemist Thomas Weimbs of University of California in Santa Barbara.
“After over 20 years of directing university lab research on polycystic kidney disease, I am thrilled that we have been able to translate the discoveries into transformative practical applications to benefit people affected by this disease. Conservative dietary approaches are more powerful than any drug approach, and it’s a great equalizer. Anyone can now do something about their PKD. I am proud of the talented and dedicated team at Santa Barbara Nutrients, who created KetoCitra, and the amazing dietitians at KNI, who have created the Ren.Nu program. Those are game-changers.” ~ Thomas Weimbs, PHD
Ketocitra® Helps Your Kidneys To Maintain Their Natural Resilience.
Research from the Weimbs Lab at UCSB has shown the potential of dietary interventions that promote ketosis in slowing down chronic kidney disease progression.
Therapeutic Ketosis: BHB supports a state of therapeutic ketosis, shifting the body’s metabolic preference from glucose to ketones, which can have a beneficial effect on kidney disease.
Alternative Energy Source: Kidney cysts thrive in the presence of glucose, but BHB offers an alternative energy source, potentially starving these cysts of the glucose they need to grow.
Mimic Fasting Benefits: The presence of BHB in KetoCitra® aims to replicate the positive effects seen during fasting or when following a ketogenic diet, both of which can slow the progression of kidney disease.
Safe for Kidneys: While many over-the-counter BHB products contain sodium and additives that may harm the kidneys, KetoCitra® is designed to be kidney-friendly and sodium-free, ensuring a safe way to harness the benefits of BHB.
Evidence-Based: Research from the Weimbs Lab at UCSB has shown the potential of dietary interventions that promote ketosis in slowing down chronic kidney disease progression.
By preventing the formation of micro-crystals and kidney stones, KetoCitra® may help in slowing down the progression of kidney disease.
Urinary Balance: KetoCitra® contains citrate, which aids in normalizing urinary citrate levels, a common imbalance found in individuals with kidney disease.
Prevention of Micro-Crystals: By correcting low urinary citrate levels (hypocitraturia), KetoCitra® reduces the risk of micro-crystal formation which can lead to kidney damage and cyst development.
Reduced Risk of Stones: Normalizing urine citrate levels with KetoCitra® decreases the chances of developing kidney stones, a common complication for those with kidney disease.
Inhibition of Disease Progression: By preventing the formation of micro-crystals and kidney stones, KetoCitra® may help in slowing down the progression of kidney disease.
Targeted for Kidney Health: Individuals with kidney disease often suffer from hypocitraturia; KetoCitra® is specifically designed to address this imbalance and its associated risks.
Research indicates that kidney disease sufferers frequently have an overly acidic urine pH, making them more susceptible to kidney issues. KetoCitra® directly addresses this imbalance.
pH Regulation: KetoCitra® delivers an alkaline base load designed to support the balancing of urine pH, addressing the acidic imbalances often seen in kidney disease.
Electrolyte Composition: The product contains a specialized blend of kidney-friendly electrolytes, which can bind to both food-derived oxalate and inorganic phosphates, thus decreasing the absorption of harmful calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate when consumed with meals.
Reduction in Micro-Crystals: By addressing and supporting a more balanced urine pH, KetoCitra® reduces the likelihood of micro-crystal formation in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney damage.
Protection against Kidney Stones: The risk of developing kidney stones, a result of an acidic urine pH, is diminished with the urine pH-balancing effects of KetoCitra®.
Mitigating Disease Progression: Prevention of micro-crystal formation and support of balanced urine pH with KetoCitra® may also help in slowing down the progression of kidney disease.
Evidence-Based Benefits: Research indicates that kidney disease sufferers frequently have an overly acidic urine pH, making them more susceptible to kidney issues. KetoCitra® directly addresses this imbalance.
By binding to and neutralizing harmful dietary components before they can be absorbed, KetoCitra® alleviates potential stress on the kidneys.
Dietary Neutralization: KetoCitra® contains calcium and magnesium, which work to neutralize harmful oxalate and phosphate from the diet, reducing potential kidney stress.
Protection against Micro-Crystals: The calcium and magnesium in KetoCitra® decrease the risk of micro-crystal formation in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney damage.
Kidney Stone Prevention: By binding and neutralizing oxalate and phosphate, KetoCitra® helps prevent the formation of kidney stones, a common complication for those with kidney disease.
Disease Progression Control: Reducing the formation of micro-crystals and aiding in the neutralization of harmful dietary components may help in slowing down the progression of kidney disease with KetoCitra®.
Dietary Oxalate & Phosphate: KetoCitra®, when taken with meals, targets harmful substances from foods, especially oxalate from natural sources and phosphate from processed foods, supporting healthier kidney function.
Reduced Kidney Stress: By binding to and neutralizing harmful dietary components before they can be absorbed, KetoCitra® alleviates potential stress on the kidneys.
KetoCitra® is sodium-free & sugar-free and formulated to be kidney-safe when used as directed.
Healthcare practitioners and patients should carefully read the latest package insert for directions for use, warnings and contraindications prior to using this product. KetoCitra® is not intended for individuals with advanced (PKD stages 4-5), hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), or those with severely impaired renal function or impaired electrolyte homeostasis. Prior to using KetoCitra® for the first time the blood electrolyte status of the patient should be checked.
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Ketocitra®
Non-GMO
Kidney-Friendly
Naturally Derived Sweetener
Dairy Free
Vegan
Ketogenic Diet-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Negligible Sodium
Soy Free
Natural Flavor
Negligible Sugar
How Does KetoCitra® Work?
- BHB is A “ketone body” that is normally produced by the liver during periods of fasting and provides energy for nearly all cells in the body. BHB serves many functions in the body and can regulate cell behavior by affecting numerous signaling pathways.
- Metabolic abnormalities in renal cells lead to a preference for glucose as an energy source, over the alternative fuel BHB, to sustain disease progression.
- Research conducted in the Weimbs Lab at the University of California Santa Barbara identified that cystic cells in PKD are metabolically inflexible and depend on blood sugar (glucose) but do not thrive during the metabolic state of ketosis when BHB levels are high.
- Weimbs Lab research showed that increasing the supply of BHB replicates the beneficial effects of a ketogenic dietary regimen.
- Inducing ketosis by dietary restrictions, such as fasting or ketogenic diets, is a natural way for the body to produce it’s own BHB. However, strict diets are difficult to sustain over the long term. Consuming BHB is a way of elevating BHB levels without having to adhere to strict diets.
- KetoCitra® is intended to facilitate the nutritional management of individuals with kidney disease by providing a preferred cellular energy substrate, the ketone BHB.
- Citric acid – or “citrate” – is normally produced and consumed by most cells in the body. Individuals with kidney disease typically have low levels of citrate in their kidneys which leads to the risk of formation of dangerous crystals and worse disease progression.
- Citrate is the natural defense of kidneys against the formation of damaging micro-crystals such as those formed by calcium oxalate.
- Studies in the Weimbs Lab at the University of California Santa Barbara have shown that increasing citrate can help the kidneys to become more resilient against injury from micro-crystals that form in the kidney and can worsen the progression of kidney disease.
- KetoCitra® is intended to help normalize the urine pH (acidity). Metabolic changes in individuals with kidney disease frequently lead to abnormally acidic urine with a low pH value that may increase the risk of renal crystal precipitation which may detrimentally affect the kidneys.
Who qualifies to take KetoCitra®
Recommendations and Guidelines
- KetoCitra® is recommended for individuals with mild to moderate stages (CKD stages 1-3).
- As a medical food, KetoCitra® is to be taken under medical supervision. However, no prescription is required.
- KetoCitra® contains the electrolytes potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and may therefore not be appropriate for individuals with advanced-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 4 or 5). However, in some cases, it might be appropriate for those in those in more advanced stages. This should be determined by your health care practitioner.
- KetoCitra® is not recommended for individuals who have been told by their healthcare practitioner to limit their potassium intake.
My healthcare practitioner is not familiar with KetoCitra®. What can I do?
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KetoCitra® is relatively new and some healthcare practitioners may not be familiar with it. Here is some information you could send to your practitioner:
Frequently asked questions with detailed answers, written for healthcare practitioners: https://santabarbaranutrients.com/faq/
Download the KetoCitra® package insert.
Your practitioner can request a free sample of KetoCitra® here.
Don’t have your own healthcare practitioner? You can find a practitioner by choosing one of the four options here: https://santabarbaranutrients.com/find-a-practitioner/
Is it OK to take KetoCitra® without any other dietary changes?
- KetoCitra® can be taken by itself even without dietary changes. However, we recommend dietary changes in addition to taking KetoCitra®. KetoCitra® is designed to work with the dietary & lifestyle changes discussed here [link].
What does KetoCitra® provide?
- Two servings per day with meals provides: 5.3 g of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB), 3.5 g Citrate, 51 mEq Alkaline Base, 600 mg Potassium, 300 mg Calcium, 250 mg Magnesium per day.
- For comparison, the amount of potassium in a large banana is ~600 mg, the amount of calcium in a cup of milk is ~300 mg, and the amount of magnesium in 1.5 cups of broccoli is ~230 mg.
KetoCitra® package inserts
Detailed information about KetoCitra®: directions, nutrition and ingredient information, warnings and contraindications etc (pdf file).
→ English: KetoCitra-Package-Insert
How can I modify my subscription?
- To modify your subscription, click here
How long should I take KetoCitra®?
- Most kidney patients understand that this disease is not going away anytime soon, which means we all must plan for the long run. The plan might include healthy dietary changes, routinely visiting our nephrologists, educating ourselves, and making other life-long changes for our health. This is why we recommend taking KetoCitra® daily and committing to it part of your overall nutrition plan. While KetoCitra® is not a cure, it is the only product specifically formulated for the long-term dietary management of the disease.
KetoCitra® can be purchased with your FSA/ HSA card at check-out.
While most traditional health insurance plans do not reimburse medical food purchases, we encourage you to check with your plan’s administrator to see if this is a possibility.
KetoCitra® is available as either a monthly subscription or a one time purchase. For best results, we recommend our subscription offering.
Subscription: $139.00. A 22% savings over the one time purchase price of KetoCitra®.
The subscription features are:
- Your first shipment comes with free pH indicator paper suitable for monitoring urine pH.
- A one-month supply of KetoCitra® will arrive at your doorstep every month when you need it. No need to remember to reorder.
- Change the amount or delivery date anytime. You will receive an email notification prior to every new shipment so that you can easily adjust the shipping date, or add items.
- Going on a trip and want more KetoCitra® for your luggage? Simply order two bottles with your next shipment.
- On a break? Simply order less frequently.
- Cancel anytime. No obligation.
One-time purchase: $180.00. For best results, we recommend our subscription offering