Key Takeaways What CKD Means Basic Definition Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, means the kidneys stay damaged for at least three months, or they filter blood less well than they should. The kidneys normally remove waste, balance fluid, and help control minerals in the blood. When those jobs weaken over time, waste builds up, swelling … Read more
Key Takeaways Dialysis Basics Kidney Support Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure. It cleans waste, extra salt and extra fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do enough of that work. Healthy kidneys work all day and all night, but dialysis works during set treatment times. This means it can help … Read more
Key Takeaways Bromate Basics What is Bromate Bromate is a reactive bromine compound used in some industrial settings and formed as a byproduct during ozone treatment of water. It also has a long history in commercial baking because potassium bromate can strengthen dough and improve loaf volume even when flour quality is poor (1, 2). … Read more
Key Takeaways Green Smoothie Risks Oxalate Load Green smoothies look clean because they are green, cold and easy to drink. Your kidneys do not judge food by color. They deal with the full load of oxalate, sugar, potassium, nitrate, pesticide residue and plant chemicals inside the glass. Oxalate is a plant compound that binds minerals … Read more
Key Takeaways Protein Basics Daily Repair Protein is made from amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to repair muscle, skin, bone, tendons, hair, nails and organs. You use protein every day, even when you do not train. Walking, lifting, working, healing and normal aging all create repair work inside the body. Muscle is one … Read more