Question: I have Diabetic Nephropathy. I was wondering what amino acids and Chinese herbs I could take to help with my CKD?

Answer: what you can take depends on your medical condition, for example, your GFR, swelling degree, proteinuria, high blood pressure, etc. You can send a copy of your lab report to renal-disease@hotmail.com. Our renal experts can help you analyze it and then give you some suggestions on treatment.

To control Diabetic Nephropathy well, essential amino acids are recommended.

The human body can synthesize all of the amino acids necessary to build proteins except for the ten called the essential amino acids. Therefore, to maintain the normal function of body, you need to supplement the essential amino acids. High quality protein, such as egg white, lean meat and poultry without skin are rich in these amino acids, but pay attention to the amount. Too much protein intake can put extra stress on kidneys so as to make your kidney condition worse.

Chinese herbs for Diabetic Nephropathy

Chinese herbs do not have so many side effects, but they usually take effect slowly, which may make you miss the best treatment time. In order to make up this disadvantage, we combine oral medicine with external applications, such as hot compress therapy, medicated bath, foot bath, enema therapy, steam therapy, etc. And in our hospital, we have our own specific treatment - Toxin-Removing Treatment. This treatment is such a systemic treatment, which can increase your urination, improve your bowel movement and make you sweat so as to eliminate waste products and extra fluid from body. It can also dilate blood vessels and remove stasis to improve blood circulation and increase blood flow into kidneys so that enough essential elements such as oxygen, nutrients and active ingredients of medicine can be transported into nidus to speed up kidney recovery. Moreover, it can restore the balance of anti-inflammatory cytokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines to reduce renal inflammation and control the disease from getting worse.

After about one week’s treatment, you will see floccules in urine.

After about half month’s treatment, your high blood glucose level will be lowered and stabilized.

After about one month’s treatment, your disease will be under control, and renal function will get improved.

Note: the above material is intended for informational purposes. For specific suggestions, please consult a physician.