DNA Biopharm - Renal-Fast - 90's

The primary functions of the kidneys are to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood to produce urine, maintain a balance of water, salts, and minerals in the body, regulate acid-base balance, control blood pressure, stimulate red blood cell production, and convert vitamin D into its active form.  

Key Functions of the Kidneys

• Red Blood Cell Production: 

  They produce erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. 

• Vitamin D Activation: 

  Kidneys convert inactive vitamin D into its active form (calcitriol), which is essential for calcium and phosphate balance and healthy bones. 

• Long-Term Health: 

  By performing these functions, the kidneys keep the blood composition stable and support overall health. 

• Waste Removal: 

  The kidneys act as filters, removing toxins and metabolic waste products like urea, creatinine, and uric acid from the blood, which are then excreted in urine. 

• Fluid & Electrolyte Balance: 

  They control the balance of water, sodium, potassium, calcium, and other electrolytes in the blood, helping to regulate plasma osmolality. 

• Acid-Base Balance: 

  Kidneys help maintain the body's pH level by producing and reabsorbing bicarbonate, which neutralizes acids. 

• Blood Pressure Regulation: 

  The kidneys produce the hormone renin, which is crucial for regulating blood pressure. 

Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease develop over time if kidney damage progresses slowly. Loss of kidney function can cause a buildup of fluid or body waste or electrolyte problems. Depending on how severe it is, loss of kidney function can cause:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Fatigue and weakness

• Sleep problems

• Urinating more or less

• Decreased mental sharpness

• Muscle cramps

• Swelling of feet and ankles

• Dry, itchy skin

• High blood pressure (hypertension) that's difficult to control

• Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in the lungs

• Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart