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✔ What is the normal blood pressure range?
● A blood pressure reading has a top number (systolic) and bottom number (diastolic). Normal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80 (120/80).
✔ How is kidney function related to blood pressure?
● The kidneys help filter wastes and extra fluids from blood, and they use a lot of blood vessels to do so. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden. These damaged arteries are not able to deliver enough blood to the kidney tissue.
✔ Can lowering blood pressure improve kidney function?
● Medicines that lower blood pressure can also significantly slow the progression of kidney disease. Two types of blood pressure-lowering medications, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), may be effective in slowing the progression of kidney disease.
● Eating less than 2000 mg a day of sodium is recommended. Another important nutrient to limit if you have moderate-to-advanced kidney disease (not on dialysis) is protein. Being active is important to kidney health. Some studies show kidney function improves with exercise.
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