Acetyl-L-carnitine for Cardiovascular health, Diabetes & Kidney Disease
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that plays an important role in energy production in the body. Its primary function is to …
Niacinamide for High Blood Pressure & CVD
Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in many biological processes in the body. It …
Nitric Oxide & Kidney Health
What is nitric oxide? Nitric oxide (NO) is a colourless gas that has been found to help dilate blood vessels and stimulate certain hormones such …
Oxalates & Their Role in Kidney Disease
What are oxalates? Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants, including leafy green vegetables, cocoa, fruit, sweet potato, currants and spinach just …
Vitamin K & D and Their Role in Cardiovascular & Kidney Disease
Both vitamins K and D are fat-soluble nutrients both of which play a role in calcium metabolism. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is widespread and has …
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & Renal Disease
An overall incidence and prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are expected as we see the prevalence of obesity and diabetes increase throughout the …
Carnosine: It’s Role in Kidney Disease
What is Carnosine? Carnosine (β-alanyl-l-histidine) is a natural ACE inhibitor and a powerful antioxidant. Made up of two amino acids (alanine and histidine), it acts …
The Link Between Gum, Kidney & Heart Disease
It may or may not come as a surprise to you, but yes, there is a link between gum, heart and kidney disease, this is …
The Role of Mitochondria in Kidney & Renal Disease
This article follows on from my previous article on ‘The Role of the Mitochondria in Chronic Disease’. Today I will speak exclusively on the role …
The Role of the Mitochondria in Chronic Disease
Today I’m going to take you through the role mitochondria play in the process of chronic disease. Mitochondria are best known for their participation in …