Kidney is a vital organ in the human body
that helps in filtering blood and producing
urine. Apart from the removal of waste
product and toxins from the body, kidney
also help in secreting hormones that help
produce red blood cell, promote bone
health and regulate blood pressure.
Here is some basic function of the Kidney;
Regulation of osmolarity
Regulation of ion concentration
Regulation of PH
Excretion of waste and toxins
Production of Hormones.
Below are some of the causes of kidney
disease:
1. Keeping urine for long.
It is not a good idea to live urine for long in
the bladder. Whenever the urine returns to
the ureter, the toxin substance can be
infectious to the kidney. The urine that
stays in the bladder multiplies bacteria
quickly.
If the bladder is healthy, it can store up to
16 ounces (2 cups) of urine for about 2 to
5 hours.so is advisable to answer the call
of nature quickly.
2. Taking Too Much Caffeine.
Caffeine act as a natural stimulant by
activating the central nervous system.
Caffeine is the main ingredient in coffee. It
can increase your blood pressure and your
kidney will start suffering due to the
struggle with high blood pressure. It is
advisable to drink less than 3 cups of
caffeine a day. However, reduce or try to
moderate the amount of soft drinks you
take in.
3. Lack of Much Water.
Our kidney should be hydrated properly to
perform their functions very well. When
there is lack of water, toxins will be
accumulating in the blood. It is advisable
to drink more than 10 glasses of water
daily.
4. Eating of Much Red Meat
Protein is found in meats. Excess protein
can affect your kidneys. When Protein is
digested, ammonia is produced which is a
toxin that can affect the kidney. It is
advisable to reduce the amount of Red
meat intake in our diet.
5. Too Much Salt intake.
Eating too much salt can alter the amount
of sodium balance in your body. Too much
tends to affect the amount your kidney
removes water from your body. it is also
advisable not to eat more than 4 to
5.8grams of salt daily.
Below are some drink and food that are
good for your kidney’
Apple
Mushroom
Cranberry juices
Kale (is a good source of vitamin A and C
which prevent inflammation and protect the
immune system).
Water.
