Kidney Failure
What Does It Mean?
Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate electrolytes efficiently. This dysfunction can be acute or chronic and is often a result of prolonged stress on the kidneys, metabolic imbalances, or systemic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
How Did We Get There?
Root Causes:
- Chronic dehydration and inadequate fluid intake
- High blood pressure leading to glomerular damage
- Diabetes causing nephropathy
- Chronic toxin exposure (heavy metals, medications, environmental pollutants)
- Autoimmune conditions affecting kidney function
- Poor dietary choices leading to oxidative stress and inflammation
Signs & Symptoms:
- Fatigue and weakness
- Swelling in legs, ankles, and feet (fluid retention)
- Shortness of breath (due to fluid overload)
- Decreased urine output
- Brain fog, confusion, or difficulty concentrating
- Muscle cramps and electrolyte imbalances
- Nausea and vomiting
Diagnostic Criteria: Patients with kidney failure typically exhibit abnormal kidney function markers, electrolyte imbalances, and signs of metabolic dysfunction.
How Do We Treat It?
Addressing kidney failure requires a multi-faceted approach, including dietary modifications, fluid balance, detoxification, and renal support.
Supplement Protocol
| Supplement | Function | Dosage & Frequency |
| Advanced Vita-Biotic R | Supports gut and immune function | 1 capsule with food, daily |
| Endura | Electrolyte balance and hydration support | 1 packet with or without food, three times daily |
| D-Mannose Powder | Supports urinary tract health | 1 tsp of powder with food, twice daily |
| Vita Microbe | Supports microbiome balance | 3 capsules with or without food, daily |
| Vita Defense | Antioxidant and immune support | 1 capsule without food, daily |
| V-Pax | Mitochondrial and metabolic support | 2 capsules with food, daily |
| Vita-Candid | Antifungal and microbiome balance | 2 capsules 20-30 minutes prior to food, twice daily |
| Levo Plasmin | Cardiovascular and blood flow support | 1 capsule without food, twice daily |
| Vita-Uric Pro | Supports uric acid balance | 3 capsule without food, daily |
| CoQ-10 300 mg | Mitochondrial and cardiovascular support | 2 capsule with food, daily |
| Vita DIM | Hormonal and inflammatory balance | 2 capsules with or without food, daily |
| Vita-Glutathione | Antioxidant and detoxification support | 1 capsule with or without food, daily |
| Vita B Methyl | Methylation and neurological support | 1 capsule without food, daily |
| V-Inflamma | Anti-inflammatory and cellular protection | 1 capsule without food, daily |
| Vita-Digestyzyme | Supports digestion and nutrient absorption | 2 capsule 20-30 minutes prior to food, twice daily |
| Renagen DTX | Kidney detoxification and support | 3 capsules without food, daily |
| Magnesium | Electrolyte balance and muscle relaxation | 2 capsule with or without food, daily |
| V-Collagen | Structural support for connective tissues and kidneys | 1 scoop of powder without food, daily |
| SBI Powder | Gut and immune support | 1 scoop of powder in cold liquids, daily |
| Gluta Protect | Detoxification and antioxidant support | 1 scoop of powder without food, daily |
| Vita Buffered C Powder | Immune and antioxidant support | ¼ scoop of powder with food, twice daily |
| Vita-Biotic | Probiotic support | 4 capsules without food, daily |
| Vita-Flux | Circulatory and endothelial function support | 2 capsules 20-30 minutes prior to food, twice daily |
Additional Lifestyle Interventions:
- Hydration Support: Ensure adequate water intake to promote kidney filtration
- Dietary Modifications: Implement a low-protein, anti-inflammatory diet with limited sodium and phosphorus
- Detoxification Strategies: Reduce toxin exposure from food, medications, and the environment
- Electrolyte Balance: Monitor potassium, sodium, and magnesium levels to prevent imbalances
- Stress Management: Engage in relaxation techniques to support adrenal and kidney function