Santa Barbara Nutrients develops specialized nutritional products, including the medical food KetoCitra, for individuals managing kidney and metabolic diseases. They offer the Ren-Nu program to support those with polycystic kidney disease through renal nutrition and lifestyle guidance. The company focuses on research-backed innovations to improve the health and well-being of patients with these conditions.
Funding
$1.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), often require specialized nutritional management to slow disease progression and manage symptoms. Current dietary options may not adequately address the unique metabolic needs of these patients, particularly those who may benefit from a ketogenic diet.
Solution
Santa Barbara Nutrients develops and distributes medical foods specifically formulated to provide nutritional support for individuals with kidney and metabolic diseases. Their flagship product, KetoCitra, is designed for the nutritional management of CKD and PKD, as well as other conditions where a ketogenic diet is indicated. KetoCitra provides a science-backed approach to support kidney health through targeted nutrition. The company is committed to translating cutting-edge science into clinical practice, offering high-quality products and services to improve the well-being of those affected by kidney disease. Santa Barbara Nutrients also runs the Ren-Nu program, a renal nutrition and lifestyle program for individuals with polycystic kidney disease.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and other metabolic conditions requiring specialized nutritional management, as well as the healthcare practitioners who treat them.
Features
- KetoCitra: A medical food formulated for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD) managed by a ketogenic diet.
- Ren-Nu: A renal nutrition and lifestyle program for individuals with polycystic kidney disease.
- Science-backed formulations based on research and development in kidney and metabolic health.
- Online resources including a Kidney Health Tool Kit.
- Practitioner network to connect patients with healthcare professionals.
- Informational blog with articles and recipes related to kidney health and KetoCitra.