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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rapidly becoming a global health problem. The prevalence of CKD remains high and the incidence of end stage kidney disease or kidney failure continues to rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 7 US adults are estimated to have kidney disease. Many…
Sex-specific Associations of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin with CKD and Kidney Function: A Univariable and Multivariable Mendelian Randomization Study in the UK Biobank Do sex hormones play any role in the progression of kidney disease? It has been long observed that CKD is more prevalent in women; however, the progression of CKD is much faster…
One of the most harmful nutrients to the kidney is phosphate. Yet, the body needs phosphate for many essential biological functions. In this blog, I will discuss and clarify the role of dietary phosphate in kidney health. I will use the term phosphorus instead of phosphate for ease.
Genetics are one factor that plays a significant role in the development of kidney disease. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several hundred genes that are associated with kidney diseases. Therefore, genetic testing may play a crucial role in the management of kidney disease patients.
Current evidence suggests that genetics play a role in the development of kidney disease. Common genetic disorders associated with kidney disease include polycystic kidney disease, Alport’s Syndrome and Fabry’s disease. In this blog, we will detail the benefits of broad-panel genetic testing in kidney disease management.
The latest in kidney news and research for February 2021.
In this blog, we talk about some of the basics of physiology and psychology to understand how the brain can implement lifestyle changes.
High intake of animal protein has been associated with an accelerated decline in kidney function and increased protein being spilled in the urine. However, there is a generalized fear of recommending a very low protein diet to patients with kidney disease. There is concern this diet may provoke malnutrition especially because poor nutritional status could…
This blog is part of a series discussing our integrative approach to kidney stone prevention and management. In this blog we will focus on the microbiome and kidney stone formation. Kidney stone formation (urolithiasis) is a complex disease influenced by multiple factors including diet, genetics, and environment. They are painful, inconvenient, and when left untreated,…
Zinc has been studied for years for its implications in kidney disease. In fact, many researchers have pointed to zinc deficiency as one of the underlying causes of the worsening of kidney disease. We can explore even more upstream and understand some of the factors that result in zinc deficiency in the first place. So…