Nutrition, Diet and Health Tips

“Minerals play an important role in maintaining proper kidney function.

Calcium, for example, helps to regulate blood pressure and prevent the formation of kidney stones.

Magnesium helps to maintain healthy nerve and muscle function, as well as regulating blood sugar levels, which is important for kidney health.

Potassium helps to maintain normal fluid balance and supports the kidneys in filtering waste products from the blood.

Phosphorus is important for bone health, but in excessive amounts it can lead to damage to the kidneys.

Sodium plays an important role in regulating blood pressure and maintaining normal fluid balance, but excessive intake can lead to high blood pressure, which can damage the kidneys over time.

It’s important to maintain a balanced diet that includes a variety of minerals and to talk with a healthcare professional about any mineral supplements that may be appropriate for you. Maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can also help to support healthy kidney function.

Overall, it is important to consume minerals in the right quantity and balance to maintain healthy kidney function, and to talk to a healthcare professional to know more about the right amount of minerals to consume based on your age, sex, and medical history.

Compiled and Prepared

Lilan Mumina

RDN – Mumina Wellness Solutions.

MPH ( Epidemiology and Disease Control)

BSc. Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics.