There are 86 calories in 1 small Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Drumstick. Calorie breakdown: 48% fat, 0% carbs, 52% protein.
*Also causes hyposecretion of cortisol (which is also made in the adrenal cortex) Renin: Stimulation of Aldosterone Release *Renin is an enzyme released by the kidneys
Aldosterone promotes sodium and water retention so by blocking its effects the potassium sparing diuretics (or aldosterone receptors antagonists) cause more sodium and water to pass into the collecting ducts, increasing diuresis.