By Fiona Chin N.D. 
Taurine and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): What You Need to Know
Taurine is a vital amino acid that plays a significant role in maintaining kidney function and overall health. Research shows that taurine may help protect the kidneys in conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and diabetic kidney disease (DKD).
Understanding how taurine supports kidney health and knowing the correct dosage and safety considerations can make a real difference in managing kidney disease.
In this video, Jessianna Saville explains how taurine helps regulate blood pressure, reduce oxidative stress, and support both kidney and liver health. She also discusses the latest research on taurine’s effects in diabetic nephropathy and polycystic kidney disease, offering practical guidance on supplementation.
Viewers will learn about:
- Taurine’s key benefits for CKD management
- Safe and effective dosing strategies
- Potential risks or contraindications
- How taurine supplementation fits into an integrative kidney health plan
By understanding taurine’s mechanisms and clinical relevance, individuals living with CKD can make more informed choices to support their overall wellbeing and kidney protection.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Jessianna Saville Introduction
01:39 Taurine & its Role in Kidney Health
05:26 Taurine Benefits in Diabetic Kidney Disease DKD
11:31 How Taurine Supports Healthy Blood Pressure?
16:42 Taurine & Its Role in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
19:19 Practical Considerations for Taurine Supplementation
27:23 Taurine & Liver Health in Kidney Disease
33:11 Taurine Safety & Precautions
34:47 Outro
