BP drugs DESTROYING your kidneys?!

Big Pharma does a hell of a job playing people like fiddles.

It’s a sleazy game of hook, line, and sinker if you ask me.

They continue to convinced the masses that one of their ‘miracle’ drugs is perfectly safe… and as a result millions continue to take their word for it.

But new research has once again exposed ANOTHER Big Pharma lie…

And I don’t want you to take the bait!

Because I’ve got the scoop on a potentially deadly secret about some of the most popular classes of blood pressure (BP) drugs!

A research study out of the University of Virginia found that long-term use of common BP medications that help treat/prevent heart failure may contribute to KIDNEY FAILURE.

But with millions of Americans on blood pressure medications, what makes them so dangerous for your kidneys?

It all has to do with the drugs’ interaction with your body’s renin cells – specialized kidney cells. These cells work to produce renin, a hormone that is essential when it comes to regulating blood pressure.

However, blood pressure medications can lead to changes to renin cells that can result in them invading and attacking the walls of the kidney’s blood vessels.

Faulty renin cells encourage the buildup of smooth muscle cells, which eventually leads to vessel thickening and stiffening and prevents blood from being able to flow through your kidneys as intended.

The end result? Potential, irreversible damage to your kidneys!

If this study alarms you, it’s time to have a serious, no-nonsense conversation with your doctor about your blood pressure medication.

And it’s also time to take a look at natural alternatives.

Studies have found that simple changes in your diet and overall physical activity can go a long way in lowering your blood pressure.

If your doctor is unwilling to consider a ‘non-drug’ treatment option, it may be time to seek a second opinion!

In Your Corner,

Dr. Allan Spreen

Sources:

Anderer, John. “Common blood pressure drugs may damage a patient’s kidneys.” https://studyfinds.org/common-drugs-damage-kidneys/