Did You Know!
Your Kidneys Help Control Blood Pressure
Most people think the heart alone controls blood pressure, but the kidneys play a major regulatory role.
The kidneys release hormones that regulate how much fluid and sodium remain in the body. One key system is called the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
If the kidneys detect low blood flow or low sodium levels, they release renin, triggering a chain reaction that raises blood pressure.
This is why kidney problems and high blood pressure are closely connected — each can worsen the other.
