Hypertension & Kidney Health

Kidneys play a major role in your overall well-being. These two reddish-brown, bean-shaped organs are located under your lower ribs. They remove waste products from the blood and maintain a healthy balance in your body. One of the most important functions of kidneys is to control blood pressure and regulate the amount of salt and water in your body. When you have high blood pressure, the blood vessels around the kidneys become narrow. Due to this the kidneys don’t get enough oxygen and can’t filter the blood properly. Consistently having high levels of blood pressure can damage the kidneys, hence it’s important to control blood pressure to maintain kidney health.