Proton Pump Inhibitors and Kidney Disease
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that suppress stomach acid production.…
The Role of Kidneys in Sugar Balance
The levels of blood sugar (glucose) are heavily regulated. When we eat carbohydrates (carbs), we…
Cadmium and kidney disease
According to the CDC, 1 in every seven people in the US has CKD. The majority of risk factors for…
Five questions kidney patients should ask before taking a new medication
According to this study, kidney patients take more than nine medications daily. Some medicines are…
CoQ10 Dosage for Kidneys
Often referred to as vitamin Q, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble nutrient involved in making…
Inflammation in CKD
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide epidemic. Patients with CKD have a high rate of…
Dietary Oxalate and Kidney Disease: Is Dietary Oxalate Toxic to the Kidneys?
Mentioning a plant-based recipe or a plant food to chronic kidney disease patients often leads to…
Can Gum Disease Cause Kidney Problems?
Over 700 species of microbes reside in the mouth. As is the case for the gut microbiome, some…
Is Selenium Good for Kidney Disease?
Oxidative stress may be one of the worst threats to kidney health. Selenium is an essential…
Polycystic kidney disease protocol
Integrative Kidney Institute periodically publishes protocols that can be used in the integrative…
Nine Ways to Naturally Stimulate the Vagus Nerve, Lower Stress, and Promote Kidney Health
Emotional stress has been associated with faster progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This…
How To Improve Kidney Function with a Morning Routine
Perhaps the most important factor to improve kidney health is the way you start the day. There are…
Magnesium Deficiency: Assessment and Management for Better Kidney Health
In part one of this article, “Magnesium and Kidneys,” I discussed the increased prevalence of…
Magnesium and kidneys
Magnesium (Mg) is one of the most important minerals in the body. It plays an essential role as a…
Vitamin A in Bone Disease Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly suffer from disorders of bone and mineral…
Natural Treatments to Improve Chronic Kidney Disease: Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is of growing world-wide concern. According to the Centers for Disease…
To Metformin or Not To Metformin in CKD
Is metformin bad for your kidneys? There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion regarding the…
Metformin in Kidney Disease: Survey Reveals How Doctors Feel About Metformin and CKD
Approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Metformin (Glucophage®)…