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 become a major healthcare issue. The prevalence of VDD is estimated to be more than a billion people worldwide. It has been reported in individuals with CKD, VDD is as …
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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 world. We now know, risk factors associated with NAFLD are also associated with the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Research has found, patients with NAFLD are at a higher …
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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 as a free radical scavenger protecting cells against free radical damage. It was first discovered in the 1900s by Russian chemist V.S. Gulewitch. Carnosine is naturally produced in the body …
What are Senescent Cells? The definition senescent literally means the condition or process of deterioration with age. In biology, senescence is a process by which a cell ages and then permanently stops dividing but does not die. Senescent cells are undead cells (that should be dead) that are lacking a protein that tells them when …
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Is This The Same as a Ketogenic Diet? The first thing I want to mention before we dive into the world of Ketoanalogues is to discuss what they are NOT. This diet, and its management, have nothing to do with the ketogenic diet or weight loss. This is a scientific dietary management approach for those …
Lavender is a common herb that can be found in many gardens and is often renowned for its strong and fragment aroma coupled with its beautiful purple flowers. This herb is not only a lovely herb to have in the garden but it has also has great therapeutic properties that have a long history of …
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You are what you eat however, there is a lot more that is happening inside of our bodies that are just as important. Digestion is a core function of the human body of which digestive enzymes and other chemicals are an essential component in the metabolism and absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from …
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Sleep. Most of us wish we had more of it. Yet it’s still. So. Elusive. And while yawning and feeling tired all the time can be a bummer, a lack of zzz’s can actually have a big impact on your health. Experts say you should aim to get between seven and eight hours of shut-eye …
ALP is one of those blood tests people don’t pay a huge amount of attention to and often don’t understand what it is measuring. It is often just looked at as a marker of liver function, but it can provide a lot more information about your health than that and for people with CKD it …
What is Taurine? Taurine is a semi-essential, sulfur-containing amino acid, it is called semi-essential as it can be synthesized from other sulfur-containing amino acids such as methionine and cysteine. You may have heard of taurine before if you have ever consumed energy drinks like Red Bull where taurine is a touted ingredient to help improve …
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