MINERALS THAT MANY CKD AND DIALYSIS PATIENTS MAY BE UNKNOWNLY OVER CONSUMING CAUSING THEIR EARLY DEATH

 Calcium is important in the body as it strengthens the bones and teeth, help muscles contract and relax for normal movement, transmit nerve impulses, and make blood clot normally. However, according to the kidneybuzz, researchers at the University of Washington found, "Elevated blood levels of calcium are linked with an increased risk of premature (early) death in kidney disease patients on Dialysis."

More specifically, the findings which were published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology reported that patients with calcium levels above the recommended 8.4 mg/dL to 10.2 mg/dL threshold, " indeed have a higher risk of premature death compared with patients with intermediate levels of calcium." Hence, while calcium is good for the body in moderation, excess calcium can cause bone disease as well as lead to deposits in the blood vessels which contribute to Heart Disease (leading cause of death in Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients).  ." According to the National Kidney Foundation, " total calcium intake for people with Renal (Kidney) Disease should not be greater than 2,000 mg daily."