Thomas Weimbs, PhD

Biomedical research lab at the University of California Santa Barbara focusing on polycystic kidney disease and other things!

[Santa Barbara Nutrients @SBNutrients]

Congratulations to @SBNutrients Advisory Board member Dr. @GuidoFrank for publishing the first clinical study on ketogenic therapy for anorexia nervosa. The results are extremely impressive. A must-read for anyone treating patients with eating disorders.

[Metabolic Mind @Metabolic_Mind]

New study offers hope for anorexia nervosa.

The first-ever pilot trial of ketogenic therapy for anorexia nervosa was just published.

Here's what @GuidoFrank and his research team at @UCSDMedSchool found. 🧵

[keto live @keto_live]

For Program and Registration go to:
https://t.co/Pl65Xr3AM7

[keto live @keto_live]

Meet Dr David Unwin @lowcarbGP Live in🇨🇭to learn and discuss the latest science news on NCDs and Metabolic Health at the CME- certified 6th international Keto Live Conference from June 8th - 12th
https://t.co/IsLma5ZpZB via @YouTube

[Noroژa | Niloufar Ebrahimi @n0r0zha]

We just finished the Loma Linda PKD Nutrition webinar with amazing educational sessions. ✨
@AbdipourPSRP @rahaai @weimbslab @SBNutrients @MelinaMessing
Thank you PKD Foundation for supporting us! @PKDFoundation 🙏🏻

Stay tuned for upcoming webinars!

[PKD-Free Alliance @PKDFreeAlliance]

PKD-Free Alliance collaborated with Sinem Karipcin, MD, Director of the Pre-Pregnancy Genetics Program at @ColumbiaMed’s Fertility Center to outline key genetic and reproductive care considerations for those interested in exploring #IVF with #PGTM.

We've compiled these notes in a step-by-step care pathway to support safe family planning and informed reproductive choices: https://t.co/b0GZIv0oKq

#polycystickidneydisease #PKD

[Santa Barbara Nutrients @SBNutrients]

12-Month Interim Clinical Trial Results Show Sustained Kidney and Liver Volume Reduction With KetoCitra® and Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy in Autosomal-Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Santa Barbara Nutrients (SBN) is pleased to announce the 12-month interim results from an ongoing clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of SBN’s medical food KetoCitra® in combination with a structured ketogenic nutrition and lifestyle program in individuals with moderate-to-advanced Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). The new results were presented at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN 2026) and extend and reinforce the previous, highly encouraging three-month interim data reported earlier this year.

--> Read full news release here:
https://t.co/ZPkNTvnWp9

[Bret Scher, MD @bschermd]

A major new trial just showed that dramatically lowering triglycerides didn't reduce heart artery plaque compared to placebo.

Does that mean triglycerides (TGs) don't matter for heart disease? Absolutely not, but it does reveal a flaw in how we're thinking about treatment.

Here's why. 👇

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

@lowcarbGP @RichardJJohns11 @drericwestman @SteveBennettMhP @PHCukorg @lowcarb_aus @thelowcarb_rd @LoCarbFreshwell That's awesome. Congratulations @lowcarbGP @RichardJJohns11 and @drericwestman !!

[Santa Barbara Nutrients @SBNutrients]

JOIN US FOR A LIVE PKD COMMUNITY EVENT 🌿

What can you actually do for your PKD? If you've been searching for real answers — or just want to connect with people who truly understand — this one's for you.

📅 May 26th, 2026 | 11am PST / 2pm EST

🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/QgDFeIoe48

Patients, caregivers, and practitioners all welcome.

We'll cover nutrition & metabolic health, what the latest research is showing, common misconceptions, and real-world experiences — with time for live Q&A and open discussion.

Joining from our team:

• Thomas Weimbs, PhD – President & Chief Scientific Officer, SBN

• Sharon Turban, MD, MHS – Medical Director, Ren-Nu

• Kathy Jensen, MS RDN – Director of Nutrition, Ren-Nu

• Dwight Odland – Treasurer & Patient Advocate, SBN

• Melina Messing, PhD – Scientific Director, Ren-Nu & PKD Patient

• Emily Muensterman, BS – Clinical Research Director, SBN

• Stephanie Smetana – Ren-Nu Program Administrator

Camera optional. Questions can be submitted in advance. See you there! 💙

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

https://t.co/Msw823vObo

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

@MelinaMessing and @GuidoFrank will talk at @keto_live in Switzerland. @MelinaMessing, Scientific Director of the @RenNuProgram, will discuss ketogenic therapy for ADPKD. @GuidoFrank, @SBNutrients advisory board, will discuss ketogenic therapy for eating disorders.

[Santa Barbara Nutrients @SBNutrients]

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rayza, who recently completed the Ren-Nu™ Program with incredible success.

Rayza shares how she’s feeling better than she has in years, how her kidney function has remained stable, and—just as importantly—how she’s made these changes feel sustainable in her day-to-day life.

For anyone wondering if this approach is realistic or maintainable—this episode offers a grounded, hopeful perspective.

🎧 Tune in and hear Rayza’s story! https://t.co/IfAZ4QGEXB

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

Webinar about NUTRITION for POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Delighted to give a talk about ketogenic metabolic therapy together with @MelinaMessing . Everyone (practitioners & patients) is welcome to attend (free, online).
--> Link here: https://t.co/QQqQ5v59CD

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

Ketogenic therapy for polycystic kidney disease. Here is an N=1 report by someone who has done it for 10+ years

[Santa Barbara Nutrients @SBNutrients]

What happens when someone commits to metabolic health for over a decade?

Maria’s journey started in 2013 with intermittent fasting—and evolved into a full metabolic approach including KetoCitra and the Ren-Nu Program.

Today, her eGFR has improved from the 40s to the 80s!!

This is the kind of story that challenges what we’ve been told is possible. Honestly, stories like this make me emotional—and so hopeful for the future.

🎧 Watch the full conversation here:

https://t.co/ojmG2lIOkY

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

@Jouler8 @ChrisPalmerMD No. CKD can be treated with ketogenic therapy

[UC Santa Barbara @ucsantabarbara]

#UCSB researchers are closer to uncovering the neural circuitry that translates stimulus to action.

These findings not only demonstrate complexities of the animal nervous system, they also have potential implications for robotics and biomimetic design: https://t.co/8DRX5ymifY

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

@staruschenko @APSPhysiology Congratulations Sasha!

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

@kidney_boy @sabarivenus Interesting idea. I'll run it by the team. Looking forward to seeing you

[Thomas Weimbs, PhD @weimbslab]

One-year interim results presented: KetoCitra and keto diet in POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE.
--> significant decrease in total kidney volume and slowed eGFR decline after one year on KetoCitra and keto diet.
https://t.co/wF4mv18taK

[Santa Barbara Nutrients @SBNutrients]

The challenge in nutritional therapy isn’t knowing what helps — it’s implementing it safely and sustainably.

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