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…
Dietary Phosphorus and Kidney Health
One of the most harmful nutrients to the kidney is phosphate. Yet, the body needs phosphate for…
Very Low Protein Diet for Kidney Health
High intake of animal protein has been associated with an accelerated decline in kidney function…
Biochemistry of Amino Acids Metabolism
To understand the relevance of ketoacid analogues in chronic kidney disease, one need to learn the…
Electrolyte Imbalances and Kidney Stone Formation
The formation of kidney stones is complex, with influence from multiple factors including genetic…
Zinc and Kidney Disease, Exploring the Links
Zinc has been studied for years for its implications in kidney disease. In fact, many researchers…
Dietary Approach to Kidney Stone Prevention
This blog is part of a series discussing our integrative approach to kidney stone prevention and…
CoQ10 and Kidney Health
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, is an often forgotten about fat-soluble nutrient…
Kidney Stones: The Integrative Approach to Prevention and Management
This blog is the first in a series discussing our integrative approach to kidney stones prevention…
Vitamin K in Vascular, Kidney and bone Health
Vitamin D gets a lot of attention these days, not only for its roll in bone health, but also due…
Vitamin D and Kidney Health
Kidney disease (KD) is associated with changes in bone health and mineral balance. Vitamin D is a…
Feeding Gut Bacteria in Kidney Disease
Our gut is home to 100 trillion beneficial bacteria and what we eat has a tremendous impact on…
The Age-Related Kidney Decline: Role of Nitric Oxide and Arginine
In the early 1950’s, researchers declared that age-related kidney decline reduced function at a…
The Case Against Animal Protein for Kidney Disease
In December 2012, the international guidelines for the management of chronic kidney disease (also…
Inflammation, Leaky Gut and Kidney Disease
Researchers have found exciting links between diet, lifestyle and the risk for kidney disease…
Leaky Gut and Kidney Disease: 6 Classes of medication that might be contributing
Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can be used safely and effectively to help treat a…
The Gut-Kidney Axis: Nutrition Can Slow the Progress of Kidney Disease
The human gut is home to a significant number of bacteria that are essential for good health. In…