With specific regards to their functions, kidneys are vital organs that filter approximately 200 liters of blood daily to remove ...

A recent study on Hispanics/Latinos in the United States found that lower potassium intake and higher sodium-to-potassium ratios may be more predictive of chronic kidney disease risk. Dietary ...

Electrolyte drinks may be doing more harm than good. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Drinking electrolyte drinks unnecessarily can put extra stress on the kidneys. Too much sodium and ...

Certain foods considered healthy can become harmful to the kidneys if consumed excessively, especially for individuals with underlying kidney issues or compromised kidney function. Understanding which ...

Magnesium, potassium, or sodium? Learn what each electrolyte does, signs of low levels, and when a supplement may help.

A person living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may need to take steps to reduce their sodium intake. This typically involves reducing the amount of salty foods they consume, as sodium is an element ...

—The combination of low sodium and high potassium was the subject of a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the U.S., it’s rare to see people who have abnormally low ...

Both the medical and lay literature have entertained much discussion about the role of diet in general and sodium intake specifically to minimize population risk for cardiovascular disease and ...

Precise control of sodium excretion by the kidney is critical for maintaining fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. A new mouse model provides compelling evidence that a kinase, WNK4, provides key ...