The kidney is a very important organ in the body, and kidney disease seriously affects the health of the body, even threatening life. Neglecting the maintenance of the body often leads to health damage, especially the irregular daily routines and dietary habits of male friends nowadays, which can easily have adverse effects on the kidneys.
What behaviors harm the kidneys? Recommendations for male friends: Correct as much as possible, don’t take them lightly.
1. Drinking insufficient water and frequently holding urine:
Urban white-collar workers are usually busy at work and unwilling to go to the restroom frequently. They tend to hold their urine until they can’t hold it anymore. Holding urine for a long time can lead to bladder pressure, causing the stored urine to increase and the pressure to cause urine to reflux to the kidneys, leading to kidney inflammation and other problems. Therefore, holding urine seriously harms your kidney health. It is recommended that when you feel the need to urinate, you should do so promptly. Don’t be afraid to drink water just because you need to urinate more often. Insufficient water intake can lead to an increase in metabolic waste and concentration in the body, increasing the risk of kidney stones over time. It is recommended to consume at least 1500 milliliters of water per day, drink water slowly in small sips, and allow the body to absorb water fully. When you feel the urge to urinate, do not hold it.
2. Eating a “heavy taste” diet:
Some people think that only those with high blood pressure need to control their salt intake and that they don’t need to deliberately control it because their blood pressure is not high. In fact, the vast majority of salt is excreted by the kidneys. If the sodium content in the diet is too high in dietary fiber, it will burden the kidneys. Therefore, to maintain kidney health, avoid eating too salty foods. Try to limit daily salt intake to within 6 grams, especially for those with hypertension, whose daily salt intake should not exceed 4 grams.
3. Blindly consuming protein powder:
Many people have a strong sense of health consciousness and will proactively buy so-called nutritional supplements, with protein powder being one of them. After proteins are metabolized in the body, a lot of large nitrogen-containing waste products are produced. Blindly consuming protein powder can increase the burden on the kidneys. Therefore, male friends should not blindly supplement so-called health products. Instead, pay more attention to their diet. Eating an egg a day, a packet of milk, adding some mixed beans when cooking rice, and a little lean meat can basically meet the daily protein requirements without the need for deliberate supplementation.
4. Misusing medications:
Some people are very concerned about bodily discomfort and will immediately take medication at the slightest unease. This can be very harmful to one’s health. Most medications need to be excreted through the kidneys and can cause serious harm to them. Frequent and excessive medication can easily increase the probability of kidney disease. Some people mistakenly believe that traditional Chinese medicine is all-natural and safer than Western medicine, but that’s not necessarily true. Natural herbal ingredients can be more complex and may also harm your kidney health. Therefore, if you’re not feeling well, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and take medication under the guidance of a professional doctor.
The kidneys are crucial for overall health. Once kidney function declines, it can impact the body’s ability to remove toxins and waste properly. Therefore, everyone must take care of their kidney health in daily life. If you want to strengthen your kidneys, follow these steps and gradually improve!
