EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 16 MIN
Kidney Doctor: The Brutal Truth About Taking Supplements With Kidney Disease
from Kidney Wellness with Dr. Bismah · host Bismah Irfan, MD
What if the supplements you’re taking to help your kidneys are actually making things worse?In this episode, we discuss a patient who was taking over 30 supplements a day in an effort to support her kidney health—yet her kidney function dropped from 26% to 18% in less than a year. Why did this happen?We explore the hidden risks of over-supplementation, why “natural” doesn’t always mean safe for kidney patients, and why supplements should never replace investigating the root cause of kidney disease.If you’re managing chronic kidney disease, this conversation may change how you think about supplements.Follow us for more:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidneyHealthMD Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kidney.healthmd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbismah/ Website: https://www.drbismah.com/about/
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What if the supplements you’re taking to help your kidneys are actually making things worse?In this episode, we discuss a patient who was taking over 30 supplements a day in an effort to support her kidney health—yet her kidney function dropped from 26% to 18% in less than a year. Why did this happen?We explore the hidden risks of over-supplementation, why “natural” doesn’t always mean safe for kidney patients, and why supplements should never replace investigating the root cause of kidney disease.If you’re managing chronic kidney disease, this conversation may change how you think about supplements.Follow us for more:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidneyHealthMD Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kidney.healthmd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbismah/ Website: https://www.drbismah.com/about/
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