Magnesium

Magnesium and kidneys

Magnesium (Mg) is one of the most important minerals in the body. It plays an essential role as a…

Vitamin 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…

Phosphorus

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

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

Biochemistry of Amino Acids Metabolism

To understand the relevance of ketoacid analogues in chronic kidney disease, one need to learn the…

Genetics and Kidneys

Electrolyte Imbalances and Kidney Stone Formation

The formation of kidney stones is complex, with influence from multiple factors including genetic…

Zinc and kidneys

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

CoQ10 and Kidney Health

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, is an often forgotten about fat-soluble nutrient…

Kidney stones

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 kidney health

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

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

Feeding Gut Bacteria in Kidney Disease

Our gut is home to 100 trillion beneficial bacteria and what we eat has a tremendous impact on…

Age-related kidney decline

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…

animal protein for kidney disease

The Case Against Animal Protein for Kidney Disease

In December 2012, the international guidelines for the management of chronic kidney disease (also…

Kidney

Inflammation, Leaky Gut and Kidney Disease

Researchers have found exciting links between diet, lifestyle and the risk for kidney disease…

Feeding Gut Bacteria in 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…

Gut kidney axis

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…