The kidneys have a key role in detoxifying the body and a poor diet can have serious consequences.
Food is a fundamental pillar to maintain a healthy life, With a comprehensive and balanced intake of nutrients, the body can supply itself for its proper functioning and protect itself from chronic diseases with annoying and serious symptoms.
There are some foods that can be lethal to the bodyalthough there are still debates about whether the solution is to remove them from the diet or consume them in moderation. The ultra-processed ones, for example, are harmful to kidney health and prolonged consumption can trigger serious problems.
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Why kidney health is important
The function performed by the kidneys is of utmost importance for detoxification and purification of the body: They filter half a cup of blood per minute and have about a million nephrons, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
It is about the structural and functional unit of the kidneys which is responsible for this process, in which the nutrients that the body needs return to the blood and waste along with excess fluid are separated and eliminated from the system.
María Clara Delucchi, from the Nephrology Division of the Department of Medicine, Food and Dietetics of the Hospital de Clínicas of the UBA, explained that this is why when the kidneys are not in optimal conditionproblems such as cardiovascular diseases, increased blood pressure, anemia, bone disorders, among others, can be unleashed.
Ultra-processed: a food that is harmful to the kidneys
In everyday life, it is normal that in a hurry people end up choosing ingredients that may not be the best option for a balanced diet. The truth is that there are several edible products that can harm the kidneys and it is everything that is ultra-processed: From soda to frozen foods, their high sodium content can be lethal and threaten your kidney health.
In the case of the soft drinks, For example, although they have phosphorus, an essential mineral for the body, as it is an artificial component it can be harmful to the kidneys. Delucci added: “They also contribute high amounts of sodiumwhich should be restricted in a patient with kidney disease, since it has implications on blood pressure.” He points out that his prolonged use can cause problems severe kidney disease.
Another food that in excess can be harmful to health is animal protein. When a person consumes meat frequently, a high level of acid in the blood, and the kidneys must work hard and overexert themselves to eliminate it from the body.
And the frozen ones, although not all, are mostly ultra-processed and have high sodium and preservativesa dangerous combo for the kidneys. The National Kidney Foundation explains that these products usually have more than 1,000 milligrams of sodium per serving, and that the recommended intake is limited to 2,300 mg per day. For kidney patients this is reduced to 1500 mg per day.
To maintain healthy kidney health, a balanced diet without excesseschoosing natural as much as possible and choosing to move away from ultra-processed products progressively.
Source: Ambito
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