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Epoch Health
Approximately 8% of adults use supplements potentially harmful to kidney function, with usage rates consistent regardless of CKD status, suggesting a critical need for targeted screening and counseling.
Nephrology May 1st 2025
Medical Xpress
“I wouldn’t take vitamin C if I needed to have an MRI with contrast because of the reactivity of the metal.”
Internal Medicine April 29th 2025
GoodRx for Healthcare Professionals
Nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension, but not all are receiving optimal medication choices according to current guidelines.
Cardiology February 10th 2025
Verywell Health
Research indicates individuals consuming more than two servings of diet soda daily may experience significant kidney function decline compared to non-consumers.
Medical News Today (MNT)
The conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate in red blood cells creates an alkaline environment that may temporarily accelerate glucose metabolism, though the effect is minimal compared to hemodialysis.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism January 30th 2025
Daily consumption of 120mL fresh lemon juice demonstrates measurable effects on kidney stone prevention, supported by National Kidney Foundation recommendations for patients with stone history.
Cardiology January 7th 2025