Kidney Disease

About Kidney Disease

Kidney problems often stay quiet until a lab result raises a flag, and that's when many people come to DrTalks. A declining kidney function number, swelling that cutting salt doesn't fix, fatigue and brain fog, high blood pressure, and questions about protein, creatine or kidney cleanses are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past filtering. Kidney health is tied to blood pressure and the heart, blood sugar, inflammation, gut health, toxins like heavy metals and mold, and infections like Babesia. You'll find conversations on early warning signs your kidneys need help, galectin-3 and kidney scarring, how high-protein diets affect the kidneys, and hormone problems that undermine kidney function. Doctors, naturopaths and nutrition experts explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from kidney function panels to inflammatory markers and heavy metal testing, and what helps, from the right protein intake, hydration and whole-food nutrition to peptides and herbs.