The kidneys are filtering organs located in the back below the ribcage. They remove metabolic wastes from the bloodstream. The wastes are then excreted with water through the urinary tract. The most important element of kidney filtering is adequate levels of water to carry and remove the wastes. Dehydration places a tremendous stress on the kidneys. The nutrients needed to carry out kidney functions and prevent and heal kidney infections are also important for kidney health.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an important nutrient for healing the lining of the urinary tract and supporting the kidneys' immune response, which helps prevent and treat infections. Use the liquid form of the vitamin A supplement for optimal assimilation. The recommended dose is 25,000 IU, taken daily. Food sources of vitamin A include apricots, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, peaches, pumpkin, red peppers, spinach and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin B-6
The kidneys regulate the fluid levels in the body. Excess fluid needs to be managed, and the nutrient vitamin B-6 helps the kidneys execute this function. The recommended dose of vitamin B-6 is 50 mg, taken three times per day. Food sources of vitamin B-6 include brewer's yeast, carrots, chicken, fish, meat, eggs, corn, whole grains, potatoes and soybeans.
Vitamin C
The kidneys regulate the chemical balance in bodily fluids, and vitamin C plays a role in this by acidifying the urine. The nutrient is a well-known immune function booster, and it heals tissues and organs that experience stress or infection. The recommended dose of vitamin C is 2,000 to 4,000 mg daily. Food sources of vitamin C include berries, citrus fruits, asparagus, broccoli, cantaloupe, collard greens, kale, mangoes and onions.
References
- Dr. Andrew Weil: Boosting Kidney Function
- "Prescription for Nutritional Healing"; Phyllis A. Balch; 2010
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