Researchers have found exciting links between diet, lifestyle, and the risk for kidney disease (KD). The most significant relationship is between the health of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the risk of KD. This relationship is referred to as the gut-kidney axis. Various factors, including diet and exposure to toxins, can compromise the integrity of the…
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Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can be used safely and effectively to help treat a long list of problems. However, they may also have side effects that contribute to a “leaky gut” which may increase the risk of kidney disease, as well as other chronic diseases. In this blog, we will discuss leaky gut and medications….
The human gut is home to a significant number of bacteria that are essential for good health. In fact, in recent years, scientists have found a link between these bacteria and the risk of diabetes, heart disease, dementia, depression, and chronic kidney disease. Here we will discuss what is described as the gut-kidney axis. By…
In this blog we will discuss the role of dietary acid load on the progression of chronic kidney disease. But before we start let us talk about about blood acidity and how it is linked to our diet and how the body maintain it. Blood acidity is strictly regulated in our body by intricate mechanisms…




