If men have these four drinking habits for a long time, it may worsen the burden on the kidneys and corrective actions should be taken as soon as possible.

Is it harmful to the kidneys if men have bad drinking habits?

Everyone knows that water accounts for a large part of the human body, and people need to drink a large amount of water every day in order to maintain daily needs and keep the body healthier, maintaining a youthful state!

Water in the body can play a cleansing role, help dilute the blood concentration, and eliminate excess waste and toxins, making the blood cleaner.

Water can also activate cells, boost the immune system, promote metabolism, help kidney metabolism, produce urine, eliminate toxins and waste with urine, and regulate the body’s water-electrolyte balance.

However, if the habit of drinking water is not good, or drinking water incorrectly, it can burden the kidneys, affect kidney health, and be detrimental to overall health.

If men have these 4 drinking habits for a long time, it will increase the burden on the kidneys, affecting kidney health, so it must be changed promptly!

1. Have a habit of drinking beverages

Beverages are more appealing than plain water, with a variety available, and many men even substitute water with beverages, only drinking beverages and not water. It should be noted that beverages not only contain various sugars but also various food additives. If these ingredients exceed the limit or are consumed over the long term, it can harm the kidneys and lead to kidney disease.

2. Drink large amounts of water at once

Many people believe in drinking a large amount of water at once, putting a burden on the kidneys, leading to a decrease in kidney function over time. So, don’t gulp down too much water at once. Instead, sip multiple times slowly and in small amounts.

3. Enjoy drinking strong tea

Drinking tea is a way to maintain health, but if strong tea is consumed over a long period, it becomes harmful rather than beneficial. This is because strong tea contains a component – theophylline – that is highly harmful to the body. Although this substance has a diuretic effect, it can damage the renal glomerulus and renal tubules, leading to abnormal kidney function.

4. Have a habit of drinking water before bed

Some people wake up with swelling around the eyes and ankles in the morning, which may be caused by drinking water before bed. Drinking a large amount of water before bed puts a burden on the kidneys, affects organ self-repair, lowers kidney metabolic ability, and prevents timely elimination of waste, toxins, and excess water, resulting in morning edema. Therefore, try not to drink water one hour before bedtime, empty the bladder before sleeping.

Seemingly simple drinking water, if done incorrectly, can harm the kidneys significantly. Therefore, to have healthy kidneys, it is recommended that male friends develop a scientific drinking water habit.

Best times to drink water:

① Upon waking in the morning

② Around 10 a.m.

③ Around 3 p.m.

④ Two hours before bedtime

⑤ 15 minutes before meals, 30 minutes after meals

⑥ 30 minutes after consuming fruits, 3 hours after consuming meat

⑦ After exercising

How much water should one drink in a day? Daily water intake should reach 2000ml, not less than 1500ml, and not exceed 3000ml.

By observing these optimal times and drinking water accordingly, the water will function most effectively in the body without burdening the kidneys.

So, what water should men drink? Plain water is the most affordable and healthiest, so it is best to drink plain water. If men want stronger kidneys, they can infuse water with some herbal plants like raspberries and male Eucommia ulmoides flowers.

Raspberries

Raspberries are herbal plants. Drinking raspberry-infused water can cleanse the blood, improve circulation, boost the immune system, and enhance kidney function.

Male Eucommia ulmoides flowers

Male Eucommia ulmoides flowers contain protein, 25 kinds of minerals, 8 amino acids, and trace elements. Drinking male Eucommia ulmoides flowers infused water regularly can invigorate the body, nourish the kidneys.

To strengthen the kidneys, men can infuse water with raspberries, male Eucommia ulmoides flowers, ginseng, American ginseng, Chinese yam, goji berries, mulberries, maca powder, etc., for better combined effects.

By persisting in drinking this herbal tea, the kidneys will strengthen, and the body will become healthier!

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