The new Nordic renal diet is a plant-focused meal pattern with reduced phosphorus and protein content and more fiber compared with an average Danish diet. The plant-based new Nordic renal diet may ...

A reduction in urinary citrate levels may be the mechanism underlying the higher incidence of kidney stones in patients taking PPIs, according to investigators. Individuals who use proton pump ...

Nuts, particularly almonds, cashews, and peanuts, are rich in oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stone formation if consumed in large amounts. While nuts are otherwise healthy, moderation is key ...

Constancy of the milieu intérieur, defined by Claude Bernard in the late 1800s, is essential for terrestrial life. Sodium balance in humans is part and parcel of that environment and is maintained in ...

Nephrotoxicity is defined as the rapid deterioration in kidney function as a result of medications and chemicals. Nephrotoxicity can also be defined as an adverse event caused by substances that ...

Magnesium is an important cofactor for numerous enzymes. All ATPase reactions require Mg 2+ –ATP, including those involved in RNA and DNA biologic functions. It opposes calcium actions and acts as a ...