Have you ever wondered whether what you eat could be impacting your kidney health? The UK diet is often high in salt, processed foods and red meats, putting extra pressure on your kidneys.
While moderation is key, consistently high intakes can stress your kidneys, increasing the risk of high blood pressure and kidney stones.
The Kidney Function Home Blood Test Kit tests for urea, creatinine, and eGFR. These markers indicate whether your kidneys are effectively filtering waste from your bloodstream as they should.
Testing is easy: self-collect a small blood sample at home with the TDL Tiny kit, and get results the next day.
If you have existing risk factors, a kidney function test can check your status and give you valuable insights—right from home. Or you can book a professional in-person test for personalised advice from a UK private GP.
Yes. Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, being overweight, a family history of kidney problems, or being over 50 increases your risk. Routine blood tests can detect kidney changes early.
Yes, regular exercise improves blood flow and helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Combined with a balanced diet, exercise supports overall kidney health.
Urea and creatinine are waste products from protein and muscle metabolism filtered by the kidneys. Elevated levels may suggest the kidneys aren't working well—your eGFR helps interpret this.
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