Say Goodbye To Those Cigarettes
It’s no secret in this day and age that smoking is horrible for your lungs and your heart, but did you know that it is equally as horrible for your kidneys as well? That’s right. In a study done in 2000 in Annals of Internal Medicine, chain smokers, both current and former, are put at much higher risk for kidney disease. Using things such as cigarettes creates creatinine in your body, which is harmful to your kidneys. Former smokers have a bit less of a chance of this disease than current smokers, but it’s never too late to quit.
Say Goodbye To Those Cigarettes
Try To Avoid Processed Foods
In order to keep food fresh for longer, companies often add high amounts of sodium, which is quite dangerous for your kidney health. Other than sodium, there are other ingredients in processed foods that contain much higher amounts than your body should be consuming. These ingredients are potassium and phosphorus, which are good in small amounts, but too much can be damaging. Kidneys usually filter through potassium levels, but too much can be very stressful on the organ. Make sure to limit the frequency of processed foods you’re eating.
Try To Avoid Processed Foods
