By Fiona Chin N.D. 
🎥 The Hidden Role of Aldosterone in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
When it comes to kidney health, aldosterone is one of the most under-recognised yet powerful hormones influencing disease progression. From regulating blood pressure to managing fluid and electrolyte balance, aldosterone plays a central role in CKD outcomes, and when it’s out of balance, the consequences can be serious.
In this must-watch episode, we’re joined by CKD specialist Lindsey Zirker, who dives deep into:
✔️ How aldosterone dysfunction silently worsens kidney disease
✔️ The link between high aldosterone and hypertension in CKD
✔️ What happens when aldosterone levels drop in advanced kidney disease
✔️ Signs and symptoms of hidden hormonal imbalances you don’t want to miss
✔️ Real-life case studies and clinical pearls for early detection
✔️ Natural strategies to support healthy aldosterone function
✔️ When it’s time to refer out or run deeper labs
Whether you’re managing CKD or supporting someone who is, this video will help you understand the hormonal drivers behind kidney decline and how to take a more root-cause, holistic approach to treatment.
🧠 Don’t miss this critical discussion on how balancing aldosterone can improve long-term kidney health!
🔍 Keywords: aldosterone and CKD, kidney disease hormones, blood pressure and kidney health, CKD holistic treatment, aldosterone imbalance symptoms
00:00 Intro
00:19 Lindsey Zirker Introduction
02:20 Introduction to Hormones and Kidney Disease
03:30 What Is Aldosterone?
06:54 Aldosterone’s Role in CKD and a Surprising Case
11:21 Understanding Low Aldosterone in Advanced CKD
13:09 Symptoms and Causes of High Aldosterone in CKD
20:04 Managing High Aldosterone in CKD: Root Causes and Treatment
25:56 When to Refer Out for Persistent High Aldosterone?
31:57 Root First, Fancy Later: Why Foundational Health Still Wins
40:03 Outro
