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The Link Between Glyphosate & CKD

The Link Between Glyphosate & CKD

Glyphosate has been termed a ‘once-in-a-century herbicide’ due to its incredible impact on weed management and the crop production industry. Research states that glyphosate degrades relatively quickly in soil once it has been sprayed. However, glyphosate and its metabolites can possibly persist in soil, plant tissues, and water under certain conditions for a lot longer…

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The Big Question, Can Kidney Disease Be Reversed

The Big Question… Can Kidney Disease Be Reversed?

Kidney disease can range from mild to severe, so the potential for reversal will depend on the specific cause and stage of the disease. Kidney disease is a major worldwide public health concern, affecting more than one in ten.  If the kidneys become severely damaged and cannot perform their duties, advanced treatments such as dialysis…

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MOTS-C - Kidney Disease, Diabetes & Obesity

MOTS-C – Kidney Disease, Diabetes & Obesity

MOTS-C (mitochondrial open-reading-frame of the twelve S rRNA-C) is a recently discovered peptide that is believed to play a significant role in regulating metabolism and aging. It is a mitochondrial-encoded peptide that is released into the bloodstream and regulates insulin sensitivity and energy metabolism. Research suggests that MOTS-C may have potential therapeutic benefits in treating…

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Blood Sample for ALT and AST Test. Liver Function Test

Blood Test – ALP & its Significance in CKD

ALP is one of those blood tests people don’t pay a huge amount of attention to and often don’t understand what it is measuring. It is often just looked at as a marker of liver function, but it can provide a lot more information about your health than that and for people with CKD it…

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COVID-19 and Kidney Disease

COVID-19 and Kidney Disease – What Do We Know Now?

We’re now a year and a half into the global pandemic that is COVID-19. A virus that has changed the way we live, work, connect with family and friends, access healthcare, travel, and learn. A year ago, we wrote an article about COVID-19 and kidney disease so we thought it was time for an update,…

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The Role of Vitamin C in Chronic Kidney Disease

The Role of Vitamin C in Chronic Kidney Disease

Vitamin C is one of the most talked-about vitamins. The nutrient gets special buzz for its immune-boosting potential but plugging vitamin C’s ability to shorten the common cold only scratches the surface of its role in the body. Wondering why we recommend vitamin C as part of our Kidney Disease Solution Program? Read on to…

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Berries

Berries… Super Food For The Kidneys

I know people with kidney disease are frequently bombarded with all the foods they should avoid so today I wanted to flip the table and instead focus on something to add to your diet. And don’t worry, it’s something that tastes good too……….. Berries! Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re delicious,…

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Kidney Cancer

Kidney Cancer & The Role of Natural Medicines

A diagnosis of kidney cancer strikes fear in us all and unfortunately, the risk of developing cancer is increasing but there are things we can do to reduce the risk of developing cancer, just like there are herbs and supplements that can support and improve outcomes of conventional treatment.  With that in mind, today I…

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