You should limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams daily to decrease fluid retention and blood pressure. Eat no more than 800-1,000 milligrams of phosphorus daily to prevent bone and heart ...

The kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes, quietly filtering toxins and balancing fluids 24/7. However, while we often focus on what we eat, cutting back on sodium or monitoring protein intake, we ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with advanced kidney disease are taught to avoid certain foods that are naturally high in the mineral phosphorus, which is difficult for their compromised kidneys to ...

Clinicians and their patients with kidney disease are now getting new guidance on potassium and phosphorus additives, two nutrients of growing concern in chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. In ...

Credit: Getty Images Current interventions often fall short in achieving optimal phosphorus levels while imposing substantial burdens on patients. Phosphorus management has long been a cornerstone of ...

Allison Herries, RDN, is a registered dietitian for a telehealth company. In her role, she provides nutrition education and counseling to help her clients set and reach their personal health goals. An ...