Kidney Health
Cross-source consensus on Kidney Health from 4 sources and 14 claims.
4 sources · 14 claims
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- Healthy kidneys regulate potassium levels by filtering excess potassium from the blood. — Recognizing Hyperkalemia Through EKG Changes
- In patients with failed kidneys, potassium accumulates to dangerous levels if dialysis is missed. — Recognizing Hyperkalemia Through EKG Changes
- The kidneys are the primary organ responsible for filtering and excreting excess phosphorus. — The Dangers of Excess Phosphorus
- Uric acid dissolves in an alkaline environment. — Baking Soda: Complete Guide to Benefits, Risks, and Correct Use
- In end-stage kidney disease, excess phosphorus is considered potentially fatal. — The Dangers of Excess Phosphorus
- Even at 20% kidney impairment, well short of end-stage, excess phosphorus can cause significant harm. — The Dangers of Excess Phosphorus
- Anyone with any degree of kidney damage should treat high-phosphorus foods as a direct risk. — The Dangers of Excess Phosphorus
- Excess protein is problematic for people whose kidneys or liver are already damaged, as those organs cannot handle the additional load of nitrogen byproducts. — Can You Get Fat on Too Much Protein?
- The liver and kidneys are responsible for processing and eliminating the nitrogen byproducts of protein metabolism. — Can You Get Fat on Too Much Protein?
- Diseased kidneys produce excess acids they cannot excrete, causing systemic acidosis and skin itching. — Baking Soda: Complete Guide to Benefits, Risks, and Correct Use