Reduce Salt to Improve GFR (Doctor Explains How Sodium Damages Your Kidneys)
Reduce salt to improve GFR is one of the most effective ways to protect your kidneys and slow down creatinine buildup. Excess sodium increases blood volume and blood pressure, forcing your kidney filters to work under extreme stress. Over time, this pressure damages nephrons, reduces renal blood flow, and causes GFR to decline. In this video, Dr. Mattheus from Kidney Health 365 explains how salt directly harms kidney function and why simply drinking more water is not enough. You’ll learn how lowering sodium can stabilize GFR and how to replace salt using kidney-safe flavors like lemon, garlic, herbs, and mild spices—without eating bland food. We also expose the hidden danger of potassium-based salt substitutes, which can be life-threatening for people with low GFR. ⚠️ Educational purposes only. Always consult your doctor before changing sodium or potassium intake. #ReduceSaltImproveGFR #KidneyHealth #LowSodiumDiet More Videos Suggested For You: Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It Fast (Doctor Explains Clearly) • Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It... How to Improve eGFR Fast (Backed by Real Science – No Fluff) • How to Improve eGFR Fast (Backed by Real S... Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It Fast (Doctor Explains Clearly) • Low GFR: What It Means & How to Improve It... Foamy Urine? Top 10 Drinks To Stop Proteinuria and Heal Your Kidneys • Foamy Urine? Top 10 Drinks To Stop Protein... Foamy Urine: Avoid These 10 Kidney-Damaging Foods! • Foamy Urine: Avoid These 10 Kidney-Damagin... TIMESTAMP 00:00 INTRODUCTION 02:07 WHY SALT ACTS AS A SILENT KILLER FOR YOUR GFR 04:28 TRICKING THE PALATE WITH TART AND BRIGHT FLAVORS 06:54 ENHANCING RENAL FLAVOR WITH FRESH AND DRIED HERBS 09:14 WARMING SPICES AS A METABOLIC AND FLAVOR BOOST 11:41 THE HIDDEN DANGER OF POTASSIUM BASED SALT SUBSTITUTES 14:09 CONCLUSION Reference sources 1. GFR Range by Age – National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/... 2. What Is GFR and Why It Matters – NKF https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/gfr 3. Understanding CKD Stages (GFR Lower than 60) – NKF https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/... 4. CKD Facts in the United States – CDC https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/bas... 5. Age-Related GFR Decline – National Kidney Foundation Welcome to Kidney Health 365 — your trusted channel dedicated to supporting kidney health for adults 55 and older. Here, we focus on simple and effective ways to care for your kidneys through daily habits, natural remedies, and especially the right kidney health foods. Our videos explore how specific kidney health foods can help prevent kidney disease, manage existing conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, and boost overall energy. You'll learn about what to eat, what to avoid, and how to build a sustainable lifestyle that keeps your kidneys strong—one meal at a time. At Kidney Health 365, we also share lifestyle tips for hydration, sleep, and gentle movement—all key to aging well with healthy kidneys. Subscribe now and join a growing community that believes in the power of small steps, shared experiences, and the healing potential of kidney health foods. Let’s protect your kidneys and enjoy life—365 days a year.
