Caffeine Linked To Lower Mortality From Kidney Disease!

"A large observational study found a significant inverse relationship between consuming caffeine and all-cause mortality among US patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The research was published online September 12 in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation. " Read more...

Caffeine Linked to Lower Mortality in CKD . Diedtra Henderson. Medscape. September 26, 2018

Certain Environmental Chemicals (PFAS) Linked To Kidney Disease!

Exposure to certain environmental chemicals may hinder kidney functioning, researchers reported from a systematic literature review.

The analysis by John Stanifer, MD, of Duke University in Durham, N.C., and colleagues of 74 studies pointed to a link between perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and poor kidney health, according to their report in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Read more,,,

Review: PFAS Exposure Tied to Kidney Disease. Researchers warn environmental exposure 'threat' to kidneys.  Kristen Monaco. Med Page Today. 9/13/2018. 

High Fat Diet and Junk Food May Cause Kidney Damage!



If not appropriately managed, type 2 diabetes can cause significant damage to the kidneys. Now, a new study suggests eating too much junk food or a diet high in fat can cause just as much harm.

 Junk food, high-fat diet may harm kidneys as much as type 2 diabetes. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. May 11, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310081.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5732dacc04d3017d165309c8&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Common Heartburn Medicine Linked to Kidney Disease!

 

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors - popular drugs commonly used to treated heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers - could lead to kidney damage and severe kidney disease.

 Heartburn, stomach acid medication linked to serious kidney damage. Catharine Paddock, PhD., Medical News Today. April 15, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309122.php

Antioxidant System Activators Resolve Intestinal Inflammation in Kidney Disease-Induced Colitis.

A recent study showed that kidney disease causes dysfunction in the intestinal tract by causing colitis. Upon application of a Nrf2 activator, resolution of the intestinal inflammation and restored epithelial tight junction proteins was found to occur. There are many Nrf2 activators that are in food, these foods include:


Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage (contains phytonutrient sulphoraphane)

Coffee

Leafy greens such as kale, bok choy, cabbage

Red wine (contains resveratrol)

Tumeric/curcumin

Green and white eea

Chocolate

Blueberries and other red, black and purple berries.

Olive Oil

Garlic

Sage

Onions

Apples

Citrus fruits

Always, talk to a doctor about what you read and note, the information in this blog is not meant to be medical advice.




Role of Nrf2 Dysfunction in Uremia-Associated Intestinal Inflammation and Epithelial Barrier Disruption. Digestive diseases and sciences (16 November 2014) by Wei Ling L. Lau, Shu-Man M. Liu, Sogol Pahlevan, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13565842