Reminder: These 3 kinds of kidney-injuring foods are often found on the table. For the sake of kidney health, try to eat as little as possible.
Mr. Yang is 30 years old this year. His relationship with his girlfriend is stable and his work is relatively smooth. However, some time ago, he always had nausea and poor appetite. Not seeing well, he rushed to the hospital.
The doctor's examination found that Mr. Yang's creatinine was abnormally high and his kidneys were severely damaged. He could only rely on dialysis or kidney transplantation to maintain his life.
After the consultation, it was found that Mr. Yang was in the sales industry, staying up late and drinking alcohol were normal. It was these unhealthy habits that made Mr. Yang farther and farther away from health.
1. If a person has only one kidney, what will happen in the end?
Whether for men or women, the kidney is a very important organ of the human body. Due to the lack of knowledge about the kidney, many people think that a kidney has no effect on the body, and they do not pay attention to the protection of the kidney. What would happen if a person had only one kidney?
The kidneys can produce urine, complete the excretion of metabolites, and can also secrete renin, prostaglandins, etc., to maintain normal endocrine function, and also maintain the pH of the human body and the balance of body fluids.
Under normal circumstances, two kidneys work at the same time in the human body. Although only one kidney may have little effect on the body temporarily, but over time, the kidneys may be overwhelmed, resulting in the inability to discharge metabolic wastes in the body in time, causing edema, anemia, hormones Some consequences of metabolic abnormalities, renal failure, uremia, etc.
2. The 3 kinds of food on the table are actually very harmful to the kidneys
Whether young or old, if you want to protect the kidneys, you should do less behaviors that hurt the kidneys. What many people don’t know is that these kinds of foods on the table are actually very harmful to the kidneys.
1. Preserved food such as cured meat
In some preserved foods such as cured meat and bacon, the salt content is generally high, and 95% of the salt ingested in the human body needs to be metabolized by the kidneys. Frequent eating of these foods can easily lead to excessive burden on the kidneys and induce kidney damage. .
2. Fruit star fruit
Nowadays, it is advocated to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, so fruits have become one of the must-have foods on the table of many families. It should be noted that carambola is not suitable for people with poor kidneys. Starfruit contains neurotoxins, oxalic acid, etc. These substances need to be metabolized by the kidneys. People with poor kidneys have abnormal metabolism, which may lead to poisoning and even life-threatening It is safe, so people with bad kidneys should not eat star fruit.
3. Strong tea
Tea culture has a long history in China. Drinking tea in moderation is also a good way to maintain health, but it is best not to drink strong tea . Strong tea contains fluorine, oxalic acid and other substances. Drinking strong tea often can easily induce kidney stones or cause chronic fluorosis. Therefore, you must learn to drink tea correctly.
Third, nourishing the kidneys is nourishing life! How to protect kidney health?
Protecting the kidneys is actually a manifestation of being responsible for health and life. So how should we protect the health of the kidneys?
To protect your kidney health, you must live a healthy lifestyle. Usually, it is necessary to ensure a regular work and rest, control the weight within the ideal range, avoid staying up late, quit smoking and limit alcohol, drink more water appropriately, etc., in addition to regular exercise, control emotions and so on.
In addition, it is necessary to stay away from some behaviors that damage the kidneys in daily life, such as staying up late for a long time, overjoyed, greedy for cold, often holding back urine, sedentary, drug abuse, etc., which may induce kidney damage. try to avoid.
Don't think that one kidney is the same as two kidneys. If there is really only one kidney, the burden on the kidney will be greater, and the risk of being targeted by diseases will also be greater. It is recommended to protect the kidneys on a regular basis. After all, nourishing the kidneys is nourishing life. Eat less food that hurts the kidneys, stay away from some behaviors that hurt the kidneys, and so on.
References:
[1] What would happen to the body if there was only one kidney? I don't know if I don't see it.... Popular Science China. 2021-12-31
[2] "One meat, one vegetable and one fruit" that hurts the kidney, especially one fruit, few people know. Family Doctor Online. 2020-04-10
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