Written by a DietitianAlthough kidney stones are not as common in kids as they are in adults, kids can get kidney stones. Read on to learn more about kidney stones in kids. What…
Kidney Health
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The kidneys are the refinery of the body, where unnecessary or excess compounds are filtered out. They are working day and night in order to keep us healthy and maintain the micronutrient balance in the body.
That being said, various factors like high blood pressure, high salt consumption, dehydration, and an unbalanced diet may impair the healthy function of the kidneys. This may lead to various health conditions like kidney stone formation, chronic kidney disease development, and progression of the symptoms.
The articles in this sub-category provide you with practical, objective, and useful information for protecting and improving your kidneys’ health (considering lifestyle, diet, and specific treatment methods). The information provided is based on medical research papers and the latest scientific news.
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Written by a DietitianIs this true? Does tea cause kidney stones? In short, probably not. In fact, research has found that people who drink tea actually have a lower risk of kidney stones.…
Written by a DietitianIf you have ever suffered from a kidney stone, this question may have crossed your mind. “Can Kidney Stones Kill You”? Answer: probably not, even though it may feel like…
Written by a DietitianStruvite kidney stones are one of the least common types of kidney stones. Only 10-15% of kidney stones are made of struvite. Most kidney stones are made from calcium. Specifically,…
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Audio ArticleKidney cleanse regimens and other detox diet plans are ubiquitous. But, do these kidney cleanse diets actually work? Who should follow a kidney cleanse or detox? What Is a Kidney…
Written by a Dietitian Audio ArticlePotassium is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in kidney disease. Do you need to avoid potassium? How much potassium is okay to have? Read on to learn all about…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleAccording to “The Guardian”, the average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day. [1] And the American Heart Association warns that the maximum daily allowance of added…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleDid you know that one medium banana contains about 425mg potassium [1] , which is about 10% of the total recommended daily intake of the mineral [2]? This makes bananas…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleDiet is a key factor when it comes to preserving our kidneys’ health. In fact, almost all kidney diseases (KD) benefit from a change of diet as part of the…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleAccording to the US National Kidney Foundation, 1 in every 10 people suffers from kidney stones at some point in their life. And even though in some cases, this health…
The formation of kidney stones is a serious health condition that requires medical attention and treatment. Kidney stones are tiny hard particles, which are formed by the chemicals in the…