Most people have two kidneys in the lower back below the sacral vertebrae. The main kidney function functions are:
- Maintain the balance of fluid within the body and extract toxins from the blood resulting in the formation of urine.
- Kidneys also contribute to many vital processes of the body such as: the production of a complete set of different hormones or (chemicals), which in turn helps in:
- Production of red blood cells that transport oxygen to different tissues and cells of the body.
- Production of vitamin D in its primary form (inactive), which in turn maintains bone strength and integrity.
- Maintain blood pressure at normal rate.
- Maintain the balance of fluid within the body and extract toxins from the blood resulting in the formation of urine.
- Kidneys also contribute to many vital processes of the body such as: the production of a complete set of different hormones or (chemicals), which in turn helps in:
- Production of red blood cells that transport oxygen to different tissues and cells of the body.
- Production of vitamin D in its primary form (inactive), which in turn maintains bone strength and integrity.
- Maintain blood pressure at normal rate.
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