What is CKD?

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when the kidneys' ability to filter and detoxify the blood is impaired, leading to the build up of waste products in the body.^[1] The condition generally gets worse over time, but progression can be stabilized and markers of the disease can be reversed in some instances. CKD affects 11–13% of the global population,^[2] and 14.0% of the United States population.^[3]