Men are more prone to kidney deficiency, which, apart from irregular routines, may also be linked to liking three types of food.
In daily life, when we talk about kidney deficiency, it often refers to men. Due to the frequent socializing required by men, many bad habits are developed, such as irregular routines, staying up late often, overeating, smoking and drinking, prolonged sitting, and so on. Additionally, men have to bear heavier life pressures, making them more susceptible to kidney deficiency.
In fact, the kidney deficiency in men is also somewhat related to the foods they consume. Today, we will share some dietary items that men should try to avoid to prevent or alleviate kidney deficiency.
Men often like to eat these three types of food, which can exacerbate kidney deficiency:
1. Alcoholic beverages
People who frequently consume alcohol may notice that after drinking, they often feel thirsty and urinate more than usual.
Modern medical research shows that the final byproducts of alcohol metabolism in the liver are water and carbon dioxide, which are eventually excreted from the body. Therefore, the increased urination after alcohol consumption is understandable. However, it may seem puzzling that alcohol itself contains a lot of water, and during the metabolism of alcohol, more water is produced. So, why does one feel thirsty after drinking alcohol?
Basically, any form of metabolism or life activity in the human body requires water as a medium. Alcohol decomposition in the liver consumes a considerable amount of water to reduce the alcohol levels or to prevent damage to the liver from the metabolic process. Therefore, one needs to drink more water after consuming alcohol to meet the body’s demands for life activities. Additionally, drinking water can dilute the alcohol concentration in the blood and reduce its harmful effects on the body.
Therefore, consuming alcohol significantly increases the metabolic burden on the kidneys. Moreover, alcohol consumption can lead to dramatic emotional fluctuations, causing extreme joy or sorrow, irritability, and so on, which can affect the endocrine system and exacerbate kidney deficiency. Hence, alcohol not only harms the liver but also has a negative impact on the kidneys, especially in men, leading to a male-dominant trend in kidney deficiency cases.
2. Fried foods
Men are usually more laid-back and tend to do things impulsively. Fried foods often provide a better taste experience, especially in terms of flavor, making them a favorite among many men. More critically, fried foods are often regarded by many men as the best accompaniment to alcohol, such as oil-fried peanuts, drunken peanuts, grilled dishes, and so on.
Essentially, fried foods tend to be high in fats, with animal fat having a more desirable taste. Fats increase the metabolic burden on the liver, which is closely related to the kidneys since the liver and kidneys are interconnected. Additionally, fried foods often lose their original nutritional value due to carbonization during the frying process, making them less beneficial for gastrointestinal absorption and more likely to cause internal heat, which significantly impacts the liver and kidneys. Over time, this may affect kidney metabolism, especially the function of the renal corpuscles, thus worsening kidney deficiency.
3. High-salt foods
After salt enters the body, a significant amount of water is needed to dilute its concentration, leading to thirst. This can cause dehydration, affecting the formation of urine in the kidneys, leading to a high concentration of metabolic waste in the urine and damaging kidney function.
Therefore, it is advisable to limit the consumption of salted foods such as salted meat, sausages, salted fish, ham sausages, and some pickled foods. It is better to eat fresh seasonal vegetables, opt for fresh meats, and include fish in the diet.
Of course, the dietary preferences of men leading to kidney deficiency are just one of the reasons, not the main factor. It is more important to avoid excessive fatigue, including physical fatigue, mental fatigue, and overindulgence in sexual activities. Furthermore, cultivating reasonable daily habits, engaging in appropriate physical exercise, controlling diet to some extent can help protect the kidneys better.
