Renin’s Rampage: Sure, here’s a simplified explanation of how the tiny molecule renin can wreak havoc in Addison’s disease, a condition where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormones aldosterone and cortisol: Act 1: The Triggering Cascade Low Blood Pressure: When blood pressure dips, the kidneys release renin.   Renin’s Activation: Renin chops … Continue reading Renin’s Rampage