Here are a few things to help your kidneys brother.
[h=2]Apple Cider Vinegar[/h]Organic apple cider vinegar is recommended by Dr. Theodore A. Baroody in his book, “Alkalize or Die,” as a method to help keep the body in a slightly alkaline state. Baroody explains, although an acid, it has the ability to create an alkaline-forming state in the system by neutralizing acids in the digestive process. He goes on to explain that the body is able to maintain good health when it is slightly alkaline. This applies to the kidneys because when the urine is alkaline, they are protected from damage formed by uric acid.
<section class="subsection article__section__step article_module_section">[h=2]L-Carnitine[/h]L-carnitine also referred to as Carnitine is an amino acid and a nutrient that helps the body and convert fat, especially in the liver and kidneys to energy. Sometime the body needs supplementation with L-carnitine according to the UMMC, because it is produced by the kidneys. If there is kidney malfunction, L-carnitine supplies may be greatly diminished. Speak to your doctor before starting this supplement.
[h=2]Vitamin B[/h]Adding a vitamin B complex supplement to your diet, one that especially has B6, is important to prevent kidney stones, points out the Doctor Yourself website. B6 deficiency has been shown to contribute to the development of kidney stones.
<section class="subsection article__section__step article_module_section">[h=2]Lemon Juice[/h]High in potassium, lemon juice may be added to the diet to prevent the formation of uric acid crystals, which contribute to the formation of uric acid, the precursor for gout and urate kidney stones, according to Health911.com. The potassium in lemon juice helps create calcium carbonate, a chemical that alkalizes the body causing the system to neutralize acids. Potassium is a mineral and one of the electrolytes needed to help the kidneys balance blood pressure, heart function and electrical impulses in the body according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).
[h=2]Vitamin C[/h]Vitamin C supports the kidneys and helps keep them clear of kidney stones, especially urate stones which form as a result of uric acid crystal deposits, says DoctorYourself.com. It recommends consuming oranges, grapes and carrots as well as their juices, all high in vitamin C. Buffered vitamin C ascorbate supplements, available in health food stores, are also helpful in maintaining kidney health.
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