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10 percent of the global population suffers from some form of kidney disease. That includes 37 million people in the U.S., 100,000 of whom pass away each year awaiting a kidney transplant. Our kidneys are crucial for keeping us alive and healthy. A sort of chemical computer that keeps our blood chemistry stable — whether we’re eating a sugary birthday cake or a vitamin-filled salad — they prevent waste buildup, stabilize our electrolyte levels and produce hormones to regulate our blood pressure and make red blood cells.
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