Hydration & Your Kidneys

Kidney Basics

Why hydration matters, starting with your kidneys

We all know it's important to hydrate, but why? To answer this question, it helps to understand the overall function of the kidneys, one of your body's most essential organs.

Your kidneys work as a filter for your body. Blood passes through millions of microscopic units called nephrons, and the excess fluid and waste become urine.

Acid Balance

Your kidneys also manage your body's pH

Another critical job of the kidneys is controlling your body's pH, a measure of overall acidity. High acidity is bad. Lower acidity (a more neutral or alkaline pH) is good. Acid tends to be more common in our bodies, so people often have a higher acidic output into their urine, which can lead to inflammation, kidney stones, gout, and many other issues.

Your lifestyle, hydration routine, and the food you eat can increase or decrease the acid in your body. To balance pH, the body extracts minerals from tissues and bones, which can lead to lower muscle mass and thinner bones. Adding extra electrolytes and minerals, like those in KSPtabs, can help restore your urine pH naturally.

Beyond Plain Water

What KSPtabs adds to your water

Drinking large quantities of plain water can be boring, monotonous, and leave you feeling bloated. KSPtabs were developed to give your water a flavor kick while supporting and protecting your kidneys throughout the day with extra minerals and electrolytes:

Check In With Yourself

Find your current hydration level

Humans can survive weeks without food, but only a few days without water. By simply looking at the color of your urine, you can see your hydration status in real time.

Notice the color of your urine right after you wake up compared to the middle of the day. That rapid change is why it's so important to replenish your kidneys first thing in the morning and keep it going throughout the day. The more water you drink, the lighter your urine and the more hydrated you are.