Nettles is another nourishing herb rich in minerals, especially iron and potassium. It has mild diuretic action and aids the kidneys with elimination of uric acid.*
Yellow Dock is considered a bitter herb that promotes digestion and supports liver/kidney function.* It is high in some minerals including iron, manganese and potassium.
Short Buchu Leaf Extract has a mild diuretic action and immune supporting activity helpful with urinary system function.*
B vitamins are water soluble and are flushed out of the body regularly. They are not stored in the body and any excess is excreted. B vitamins must be replenished daily through whole foods and supplementation. B vitamins are necessary for a healthy nervous system and they assist the liver in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.* Stress, alcohol, tobacco, excessive sugar and caffeine can decrease the levels of B vitamins in the body.
Vitamins B6 and B1 have mild diuretic action that helps in the body's process of elimination.* B6 is needed for the body to assimilate protein and fat. B6 is helpful with stabilizing urea levels. Urea is a breakdown waste product of protein metabolism which should be excreted. When urea builds up and is not eliminated properly, it can result in kidney problems. B6 is necessary for the absorption of B12. B12 helps with the proper assimilation of fats carbohydrates and protein.Vitamin B12 helps the body to rebuild liver cells. *
When the kidneys excrete body fluids, valuable minerals are lost as well. Magnesium and potassium are especially important minerals to replace. Magnesium and vitamin B6 work together in the body to inhibit and dissolve excess calcium.* Potassium is an essential mineral that helps filter out body waste along with regulating the body's water balance.*
- The kidneys are located at the back of the abdomen, below the diaphragm on each side of the spine.
- The kidneys are vital organs of elimination for the body.
- The kidneys eliminate many harmful substances that are detoxified by the liver.
- The kidneys filter the blood and then reabsorb water and other selective substances back into the blood.