Kidneys are pair of organs located on our back on either side of our spine, which are cleaning the blood and filter waste and extra water from our body. They balance certain elements in the blood such as sodium, potassium, calcium and also make the hormones that control blood pressure and red blood cells.
Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. The main factors associated with the development of kidney disease are diabetes and overweight. That is why a healthy diet plays a very important role in relieving this condition. The main treatment for renal dysfunction can be supported by natural remedies some of which are – Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Juniper berries, Dandelion root.
It is thought that CoQ10 supplementation may offer some therapeutic potential in the treatment of patients with CKD, since CoQ10 has a key role in normal mitochondrial function, as well as having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.
Vitamin E – It has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and helps improve kidney function. Published studies have shown that taking 1,800 IU of vitamin E daily restores the kidneys’ ability to clear creatinine in diabetes.
Vitamin B6 – One of the important functions of vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid is to work together with iron to prevent anemia. Vitamin B6 is very important for the normal function of multiple organ systems and supports the kidneys by preventing the formation of dangerous glycation end products – AGEs. In the majority of patients with chronic renal failure and in patients during various forms of renal replacement therapy is observed vitamin B6 deficiency.
Juniper berries – Juniper is a powerful diuretic – a herb that increases the flow of urine, helping to cleanse the system of excess fluids and stimulating the kidneys. This causes the body to flush out uric acid and excess crystals that can cause many problems including gout, arthritis and kidney stones.
Dandelion root – Dandelion is both an herb and a valuable culinary plant, a natural biostimulator. Dandelion root is widely used to treat kidney and liver disorders, but can also be used for jaundice, anemia and acne, as well as soothing urinary tract irritation.
Garlic – Garlic is usually used to increase overall immune health and for its antioxidant properties. However, recent evidence has suggested that garlic could be used to promote overall kidney health due to its diuretic properties. It is believed that garlic has the potential to protect the kidneys from heavy metals, and other environmental poisons.