According to the results of a review of studies, weight loss could be an important step that kidney disease patients can take to preserve kidney function and protect their health. Weight loss can improve a number of health problems. For example weight loss improves control of diabetes, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduces… [Continue Reading]
Astaxanthin Has Potential for Treating Kidney Disease in Diabetes
September 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have found that astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment with powerful antioxidant properties that exists naturally in various plants, algae, and seafood has a protective effect against several harmful effects caused by high glucose exposure as found in diabetes. Health benefits such as cardiovascular disease prevention, immune system boosting, bioactivity against Helycobacter pylori, and… [Continue Reading]
Study Finds Kidney Disease and Cancer Risk Association in Older Men
May 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to a study, moderate kidney disease increases an older man’s risk of developing certain cancers. Given that chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about a third of older men, maintaining kidney function could help prevent cancer in the general population. People with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and kidney transplant recipients are at increased risk of… [Continue Reading]
Soda Consumption Linked To Higher Risk For Kidney Disease In Women
February 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Women who drink two or more cans of soda pop per day are nearly twice as likely to show early signs of kidney disease, a recent study has found. However, researchers did not find an elevated risk for men, or for people who drink diet soda, said lead researcher David Shoham of Loyola University Health… [Continue Reading]