Post Date December, 02 2023
The kidney is an important organ for the human body to excrete waste. Only when it is healthy can toxins in the body be metabolized normally. However, many people are unaware that some of your dietary habits can be very harmful to the kidneys.
1. Consume a large amount of high protein foods
Protein is an essential nutrient for the human body, mainly present in eggs, milk, various meats, seafood, and legumes. Healthy individuals can fully meet their daily protein needs through a balanced diet. However, if they consume a high protein diet for a long time, their metabolites such as urea, uric acid, creatinine, and other nitrogen-containing substances are excreted from the urine, which can increase the burden on the kidneys and even leave them in a "overloaded" state for a long time, Therefore, consuming high protein foods in large quantities or blindly supplementing high protein nutrients can damage kidney function.
2. Excessive taste
95% of the salt in the diet is metabolized by the kidneys. Eating too salty naturally increases the burden on the kidneys. At the same time, a salty diet can lead to an increase in blood pressure and the inability of the kidneys to maintain normal blood flow, leading to kidney disease. It is recommended to control the daily salt intake within 6 grams.
3. Not fond of drinking water
One of the main functions of the kidneys is to generate urine. When there is too much or too little water in the body, the kidneys regulate urine output and maintain water balance in the body. If one does not drink water for a long time, urine output will decrease, and the concentration of waste and toxins carried in urine will increase. Common kidney stones and hydronephrosis in clinical practice are closely related to prolonged periods of non drinking water. Drinking plenty of water can dilute urine, protect the kidneys, and facilitate the full discharge of waste and toxins.
4. Love to drink beverages
The sugar, phosphate, caffeine and other components in beverages can promote calcium excretion, leading to an increase in calcium content in urine and the formation of stones. Sports drinks contain additional electrolytes and salts, and people with kidney disease should be careful with these types of drinks. It is recommended to drink less beverages and more plain water to promote the timely elimination of toxins in the body and ensure kidney health.
