You May Not Realize These Habits Are Damaging Your Kidneys

Published on 11/17/2019
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Dairy

Dairy products are rich in all kinds of vitamins and nutrients, but they’re also a source of phosphorus and potassium as well as a good source of protein. However, consuming too much dairy foods, especially with other phosphorus-rich foods, can be detrimental to bone health in people with kidney disease. This might come as a surprise since milk and dairy can often be recommended for strong bones and muscle health. However, when kidneys are damaged and not working properly, too much phosphorus consumption can cause a buildup of phosphorus in the blood. This can make your bones thin and weak over time as well as increase the risk of bone breakage or fracture. Dairy alternatives like unenriched rice milk and almond milk are much lower in potassium, phosphorus, and protein, making them good substitutes.

Dairy

Dairy

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Strep Throat

When you have this particular infection, your body produces proteins called antibodies that are fighting it. Extra ones can start settling in the filtering parts of your kidneys, causing them to get inflamed. It normally doesn’t last long, but the kidney damage can be permanent for some people.

Strep Throat

Strep Throat

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