KIDNEYS NEED GLUTATHIONE

The kidneys act as the filtration system of the human body and eliminate
wastes from the blood, so it is important that they function properly. However,
decreased kidney function can occur in men and women due to a wide range
of causes. Understanding these causes can help people take preventive
measures to preserve their kidney function.

Diabetes
Statistics published by the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information
Clearinghouse show that diabetes accounts for almost 44 percent of new
cases of kidney failure. In diabetes, the body is unable to produce enough
insulin or use insulin properly. Diabetes can lead to high blood sugar levels,
which can damage the blood vessels and contribute to decreased kidney
function.

Cardiovascular Conditions
While the kidneys are responsible for blood filtration, they also rely on an
adequate supply of blood to function properly. According to physicians from
the Mayo Clinic, cardiovascular conditions that cause an inadequate amount of blood to reach the kidneys can cause decreased
kidney function. Very low blood pressure can reduce the amount of blood that reaches your kidneys. Blood flow to the kidneys
can also be limited by congestive heart failure or cardiac events such as heart attack.

High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is another leading cause of decreased kidney function. When someone has high blood
pressure, the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. According to NKUDIC, this can damage blood
vessels. If the kidney blood vessels become damaged, the ability of the kidneys to remove wastes and fluid in the body
decreases. The remaining fluid can cause blood pressure to increase, resulting in a cycle of kidney damage and hypertension.

Chemical Injury
Because the kidneys filter waste products from the blood, ingesting high amounts of toxins can cause a decrease in kidney
function. Physicians from the Mayo Clinic list alcohol, solvents, fuels, heavy metals and cocaine as examples of toxins that can
hurt the kidneys. When someone is exposed to high levels of these toxins, the workload of the kidneys is increased and the
blood vessels may become damaged.

Bladder and Ureter Obstruction
According to physicians from the Mayo Clinic, bladder and ureter obstruction can lead to decreased kidney function. When the
bladder and ureters are obstructed, urine cannot be excreted from the body properly. When urine is retained, it can back up into
the kidneys and cause damage to the blood vessels. The bladder and ureters can become obstructed due to kidney stones,
blood clots, nerve disorders and narrowing of the ureters. In men, prostate enlargement can also cause urinary retention that
leads to decreased kidney function.

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Kidney Failure & Dialysis... a few studies on medline.com in relation to Glutathione and kidney

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                             -  When in adaquate high concentrations,
                    Glutathione is the MASTER ANTIOXIDANT IN THE BODY.    


-   heavy metals, toxins as well as bacteria, fungii, virus are  removed by Glutathione.  

-   Because Kidneys FILTER THE BLOOD they require ADAQUATE HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF GLUTATHIONE
IN ORDER TO AID THEIR NORMAL FUNCTION.  

THERE IS NO MORE EFFICIENT METHOD OF MAKING SURE YOUR   
         BODY HAS ADAQUATE HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF                   
                   GLUTATHIONE OTHER THAN CONSUMING                           
                                     "GSH-IMMUNITY"

  PROMOTING NORMAL KIDNEY FUNCTION AND HEALTH
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