THE KIDNEYS ROLE
With the number of functions the kidneys perform for the body, it is easy to imagine a large industrial park within the organ, full of factories which process and manufacture different products. One factory serves as the filter unit. Other factories add nutrients back into the blood. Another factory works to maintain the pH balance, while yet another is working to metabolize different nutrients and chemicals for the smooth operation of the other factories, one of which is responsible for the manufacturing of ammonia and glutamate. Yet another factory works on the metabolism of vitamin D, both a vitamin and a hormone in the body.

An important factory produces eicosanoids, including prostaglandins. Prostaglandins work within the kidneys to inhibit sodium and water reabsorption, modify intrarenal blood flows and pressures, and lower blood pressure.

The erythnopoietin factory produces a hormone that controls the production of erythrocytes and is able to raise the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

There are factories for production of the enzymes and hormones, for the degradation of amino acids and small proteins, as well as peptides.So, picture this industrial park of the body and its incredible importance.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
The factories of the kidneys and the urinary system require raw materials to support their manufacturing processes and maintain the system itself.

The following information is provided to help you better understand the role that certaln nutrients play in kidney function and in the overall health of the body. Those nutrients are.

VITAMIN D becomes active in the body, after its synthesis in the kidneys Vitamin D is absorbed in the presence of bile salts, transferred to the kidneys from the liver and synthesized into the most active form of the vitamin, for distribution throughout the body. Vitamin D also plays a role in the absorption of calcium in the intestines and reabsorption by the kidneys.

The B COMPLEX vitamins play roles in kidney and endocrine function.

VITAMIN B-1 is stored and excreted by the kidneys.

VITAMIN B-6 is synthesized to its active form in the brain, liver, and kidney and stored in muscle as the major component of the bodys pyridoxine pool.

L-GLYCINE is important in the formation of proteins in the body. The kidney converts glycine to serine, which is found in many proteins throughout the body.

L-GLUTAMINE is an amino acid which works to form ammonia in the urine.

HOW TO OBTAIN NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
NutriVentions Targeted Dietary Supplement For The Kidneys contains vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium and is complemented with the herbs hydrangea and uva ursi, both known for their healthful attributes.

ONE (1) TABLET CONTAINS:
Magnesium (Amino Acid Chelate) 50 MG
Calcium (Amino Acid Chelate) 25 MG
Niacinamide (Nicotinamide) 20 MG
Vitamin B-6 (Pyndoxine) 2 MG
Vitamin D (Calciferol) 100 IU
Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) 10 MCG