Aldosterone helps the kidneys manage water, sodium, and pot…

Twetch · February 7, 2021

Aldosterone helps the kidneys manage water, sodium, and potassium. Too much aldosterone can cause the kidneys to retain water and sodium and flush potassium.

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Twetch · February 7, 2021

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone. Its main role is to regulate salt and water in the body, thus having an effect on blood pressure.

Twetch · February 7, 2021

If decreased blood pressure is detected, the adrenal gland is stimulated by these stretch receptors to release aldosterone, which increases sodium reabsorption from the urine, sweat, and the gut.