Kidneys produce vitamin D, regulate blood pressure, stimulate red blood cell production and much more. Photo: Shutterstock
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How your kidneys work and the best ways to take care of them
- The kidneys regulate blood pressure, produce vitamin D and several hormones, stimulate red blood cell production, and much more
- Kidney disease has little pain and few symptoms; a healthy diet, with foods low in salt, is one of the best ways to keep them healthy
Kidneys produce vitamin D, regulate blood pressure, stimulate red blood cell production and much more. Photo: Shutterstock