Dr. Zee: 6 Warning Signs That Your Kidneys Are Toxic

In this video I'm going to talk about these six signs that your kidneys are toxic—and learn the best way to support healthy kidneys. In this video, I'm going to talk about 6 warning signs that your kidneys are toxic. What is the purpose of the kidneys? Kidneys filter your blood to get rid of toxins and reabsorb useful nutrients. The more your kidneys are damaged, the more they fail to filter out waste products and toxins. Here are the 6 Warning signs that your kidneys are toxic: 1. Edema (fluid build-up) in legs or underneath eyes 2. Uremic frost (urea crystal deposits on the skin) 3. High blood pressure 4. Exhaustion 5. Excess protein in the urine 6. Acidic urine and Low vitamin D These are the primary causes of kidney damage: #1 Diabetes #2 High blood pressure If you have end-stage kidney disease, it’s important to avoid having too much potassium. If you don’t have severe kidney damage, potassium is one of the most important minerals to support your kidneys. When you have kidney damage, you will likely have low vitamin D and calcium. The best foods and nutrients for your kidneys are: • Leafy-green vegetables • Asparagus • Kale • Celery • Fish/seafood • Organic grass-fed meat DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and cannot be considered as personal medical advice. The content is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use this information at your own risk. I will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.