Duncan Capicchiano, ND

“Empowering people to heal naturally is at the core of everything I do. At Kidney Coach, I guide clients with evidence-based tools and personalized support to help them take real control of their kidney health.”

Duncan is a second-generation Naturopath and fully qualified Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in the health industry. He has worked across Australia and the United States, and is recognised as a leading kidney disease specialist. He developed the world’s first naturopathic kidney health program and is a best-selling author in the field.

Duncan is the co-founder of Kidney Coach, where he’s committed to making holistic kidney care accessible, practical, and empowering for people at every stage of their journey. With a background in advanced naturopathic medicine and clinical nutrition, he specialises in supporting those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related metabolic conditions.

Drawing on both traditional naturopathy and modern, evidence-based strategies, Duncan has helped thousands around the world improve their health and quality of life. In addition to his kidney work, he has developed respected programs for thyroid and liver health and is the author of several health-focused books.

Known for his clear, down-to-earth communication style, Duncan excels at turning complex health concepts into real-world strategies. His mission is to give people the knowledge and confidence to take control of their kidney health through natural therapies, sustainable lifestyle changes, and ongoing support.

Outside of his professional life, Duncan enjoys traveling, hiking in nature, live music, and the occasional comedy night. He’s continually exploring the latest in nutrition and functional medicine, driven by a passion to create meaningful, lasting change, one kidney at a time.

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Is Your “Diet” Harming Your Kidneys?

You have kidney disease, you want to eat healthy, and you’ve been told one of the best ways to do so is to eat a low-sugar diet. In an effort to do so you turn to “diet” drinks (and foods), you look at the nutritional panel and see there are ZERO sugars present in the…

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Baked Quinoa and Broccoli Frittata

Baked Quinoa and Broccoli Frittata

Hello! Today I like to share with you a healthy and delicious recipe that not only will make your taste buds sing but will also be protective of your kidney function and help support tissue alkalinity. I know for many eating a healthy kidney diet can be a struggle, and so I hope this recipe…

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Tips For A Healthy Renal Diet

Top 7 Tips For A Healthy Renal Diet

Today I wanted to clear up a few things in regards to what constitutes a healthy renal diet. I receive emails daily from kidney disease sufferers who are confused or at their “wits end”, wanting to know what they can eat. Especially what they CAN eat, not what they CAN’T eat (fair enough too). This…

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Kidney Function

Kidney Function: How to Improve Naturally

There is a saying I love: “Spirit is simple, the Mind makes things complex”, and for me, it is no different with healing. Your body wants to heal, there is nothing that it wants to do more; it was designed to heal. Improving Your Kidney Function Can Be Simple So you see for many, improving…

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Lower Creatinine Levels Naturally

7 Easy Ways To Lower Creatinine Levels Naturally

I get asked a lot about creatinine; what is it, what causes high creatinine levels, and how to lower it naturally? It’s understandable, creatinine levels are looked upon as the best-determining factor of the health of your kidneys and are routinely tested for and discussed by your doctor. But I must warn you, lowering creatinine…

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