Learn what to eat more of and what to limit to support healthy kidneys. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary ...
As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about how food impacts our bodies, from our hearts to our guts. But one pair of organs often gets overlooked until there’s a problem: our kidneys. These ...
The kidneys work around the clock to filter waste from the blood, regulate fluid balance, and maintain overall health. When early damage occurs, these vital organs can often heal and restore function ...
As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about how food impacts our bodies, from our hearts to our guts. But one pair of organs often gets overlooked until there’s a problem: our kidneys. These ...
The kidneys serve as the body’s essential filtering system, working continuously to remove waste and maintain fluid balance. While often overlooked, these vital organs benefit significantly from ...
Kidney health is crucial for overall well-being, as the kidneys are responsible for filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating various bodily functions. However, factors such as poor diet, ...
A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) restored kidney function in a rodent model and promoted renoprotection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by reducing proteinuria and improving endothelial ...
In patients with chronic kidney disease, the loss of podocytes—part of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier—causes irreversible disease progression. So far, physicians and researchers have found ...
Kidneys work all day quietly. When kidneys struggle, toxins stay longer in the body and affect overall health. As per a ...
Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...
Cells expressing PAX8 (nucleus, red) considered podocyte precursors, line the outer Bowman’s capsule. Activated during the low salt-fasting mimicking diet (LS-FMD), the cells migrate and ...