FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
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Brain blood flow reduction associated with kidney function
A study just published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology demonstrates that impairments in kidney function consistent with mild CKD (chronic kidney disease) are associated with reduced blood flow in the brain.
Low normal sodium a cardiovascular risk
Low sodium within the normal range is associated with significantly increased CVD events and total mortality in older men without major CVD or HF.
CKD (chronic kidney disease) expected for 50% over age 30
Chronic kidney disease incidence is rising steeply and projected to affect half the population aged 30 to 64. Key causal factors are metabolic syndrome with insulin resistance and hypertension. These are made worse by added sugars than by salt.
Low-normal thyroid function and cardiometabolic disorders
Observational studies suggest that low-normal thyroid function may be implicated in the pathogenesis of CVD. Low-normal thyroid function could also play a role in the development of MetS, insulin resistance and CKD...
Do higher levels of fluid intake really help the kidneys?
Do higher levels of fluid intake really help the kidneys?
Kidney disease is another reason to prevent metabolic syndrome
Kidney disease is another reason to prevent metabolic syndrome
Heart rate variability analysis predicts kidney disease
Heart rate variability analysis predicts kidney disease