The Role of Kidneys in Sugar Balance
The levels of blood sugar (glucose) are heavily regulated. When we eat carbohydrates (carbs), we…
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…
Is Selenium Good for Kidney Disease?
Oxidative stress may be one of the worst threats to kidney health. Selenium is an essential…
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…
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…