Kate Farms just launched a first-of-its-kind plant-based, organic nutrition shake created for those with diabetes, and now the brand is following up with Renal Support 1.8—the only plant-based, organic shake designed to help meet the specialized nutrition needs of people on dialysis.
With the pandemic interrupting nutritional care for those receiving dialysis, many were left at a risk for malnutrition. Kate Farms saw the opportunity to provide support by delivering a nutrition solution with a unique blend of plant-based protein, prebiotic fiber and carbohydrates. Based on recommended amounts of sodium, potassium and phosphorus, the specialized plant-based shake is suitable for fluid restricted diets.
Cynthia Ambres, MD, Kate Farms' Chief Medical Officer says, "When it comes to kidney nutrition care, the new Renal Support 1.8 is a delicious option, made for easy digestion and thoughtfully prepared from quality ingredients."
What's Driving This Trend
- Plant-based Medical Shakes
- A growing trend of plant-based, nutrition shakes being developed for unique, targeted medical purposes, such as renal support.
- Specialized Nutrition for Dialysis Patients
- An emerging trend of specialized nutrition products being developed specifically for people on dialysis, with unique blends of nutrients and ingredients.
- Pandemic-driven Nutritional Solutions
- A trend of companies creating nutritional products to address the unique needs of people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as those receiving dialysis.
Who This Affects Most
- Medical Nutrition
- The medical nutrition industry has an opportunity to innovate by creating plant-based, specialized nutrition products for targeted medical purposes, such as renal support for dialysis patients.
- Nutraceuticals
- The nutraceutical industry can benefit from developing specialized nutrition products, such as plant-based shakes, to meet the unique health needs of specific populations.
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry has the potential to disrupt the medical nutrition field by creating innovative, plant-based products designed for medical purposes, like renal support for people on dialysis.
