You May Not Realize These Habits Are Damaging Your Kidneys

Published on 11/17/2019
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Artificial Sweeteners Also Aren’t So Good

Though having Splenda instead of real sugar may lower the calorie count, these artificial sweeteners are doing more harm than good for your body. In 2009, a study discovered that drinking diet soda instead of regular actually increases your risk of kidney disease by up to thirty percent. Research shows that two or less artificially-sweetened treats per day won’t do much harm to your kidneys, but more-detailed research still needs to be done on this. Try to use honey or Stevia instead of Splenda next time.

Artificial Sweeteners Also Aren't So Good

Artificial Sweeteners Also Aren’t So Good

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Moderate Drinking

Drinking alcohol causes your kidneys to essentially have to work overtime in order to filter out the harmful things you’re ingesting, so overdrinking can be very harmful. Overdrinking is classified as having more than four alcoholic drinks every day. At the same time, other research has shown that having one glass of something each day (seven drinks per week) could actually lower your kidney disease risk by thirty percent. So, if you’re going to drink, do it in moderation.

Moderate Drinking

Moderate Drinking

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