1. Vitamin B6 - reduces oxalate that causes kidney stones
According to the National Kidney Foundation Journal, vitamin B6 plays an important role in protein metabolism and helps prevent the formation of oxalate - one of the causes of kidney stones. Nutritionist Amanda Carlson-Phillips (USA) said that people at high risk of kidney stones should supplement vitamin B6 from bananas, salmon, sweet potatoes or tablets according to the prescribed dosage.
2. Vitamin C - be careful with dosage
Although vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect kidney cells, taking too much (over 2000mg/day) can increase the risk of calcium oxalate stones. Therefore, experts recommend supplementing from natural sources such as oranges, guava, green vegetables with an average dosage of 7590mg per day.
3. Vitamin D - supports blood pressure control and kidney disease filtering function
Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with chronic kidney failure. A study published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition shows that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels can improve renal endothelial function and blood pressure. Popular sources of vitamin D include sunlight, fortified milk, eggs, and fatty fish.
Dont wait until kidney failure is complete for vitamin supplements. Proactively protecting the kidneys with proper nutrition is the first step to prolonging a healthy life, shared clinical nutritionist Emily Jonas (UK).
