Kidney Support Protocol, Phase 1

1 Capsule

twice per day

Take with water

Ongoing

For Kidney Support (Chronic kidney disease (CKD))

Additional notes

"This is the foundational herb for kidney issues. Astragalus membranaceus isn’t just “supportive”— it actually changes the trajectory of early kidney decline. In short, Astragalus helps increase glomerular filtration rate by improving blood flow through the kidney microcirculation. In other words, it increases blood flow through the kidneys, which allow them to work better. It also protects nephrons (kidney cells) by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress (damage). It also limits damage to the glomeruli (kidney structures formed by the nephrons) and reduces protein leakage by tightening the filtration barrier. Lastly, Astragalus provides kidney cells the energy needed to work properly. Take two pills two to three times per day between meals."

2.00 Softgels

once per day

Take with food

Ongoing

For Kidney Support (Chronic kidney disease (CKD))

Additional notes

"Take with food, at mealtime, one pill twice per day. The main duty of Omega-3s is to aid the Astragalus in reducing inflammation. Astragalus reduces inflammation, but not as strongly as the Omegas. It has other duties it does better. Adding the Omegas address inflammation more specifically. This being said, Omegas also reduce protein leakage, improves blood flow to the kidneys. Just less so than Astragalus. We are kind of doubling up on duties here. Omegas also reduce the chance for kidney scarring. Be careful with this if on blood thinners."

1.00 Capsule

once per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Magnesium lowers vascular resistance by softening the blood vessels (increases blood flow), helps with blood pressure (which can damage the kidneys), reduces inflammation, prevents calcification of the kidneys, and also provides cellular energy to kidney cells. 200 to 400mg per day is the dose required (2-4 tablets per day. Do not take if eGFR is below 40. Magnesium is beneficial in early stages, but hard on the kidneys later on."

1 Softgel

once per day

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Ubiquinol (the active form of Co-Q10) promotes cellular energy, protects endothelial tissue, and reduces inflammation/oxidative stress, This product also contains Shilajit, which is used in Ayurveda to treat kidney issues, and for the same reason. One pill is the standard dose. Start here. Go up to two per day over time. "