As a man, definitely do not want to be weak in the kidneys.
The kidneys not only have an important excretory function in the human body, but also reabsorb other nutrients to maintain the balance of body water and electrolytes, and acid-base balance.
Moreover, the strength of the kidneys also represents the strength of a man in that aspect, especially men prefer to tonify the kidneys.
Eating to tonify the kidneys is also something many people do in their daily lives because they consider food to be relatively safe.
But not all foods are safe, and not all foods are better the more you consume them.
Men are prone to kidney deficiency, perhaps these 5 foods are the cause, do you often eat them?
1. Pig Kidneys
This is considered to be replenishing form with form, kidneys can be tonified by eating pig kidneys, but this is actually a fallacy.
Because pig kidneys are a high cholesterol food, with 354 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams of pig kidneys.
Long-term intake of pig kidneys can easily lead to weight gain and even an increased risk of uric acid, which will increase the burden on the kidneys and not be beneficial to kidney health.
2. Strong Tea
Drinking tea is a common preference in our country, especially for some men who like to drink strong tea all year round. Because strong tea contains a high level of fluoride, long-term consumption of strong tea can lead to the generation of a large amount of fluoride in the body.
These large amounts of fluoride can burden the kidneys excessively and easily damage them. Therefore, people who like to drink tea are advised to consume lighter teas.
3. Very Salty Foods
Consuming too much salt is also very detrimental to health. Because it can easily trigger hypertension, which in turn can reduce the blood flow within the kidneys, eventually leading to the occurrence of kidney diseases.
For example, many pickled foods, if consumed excessively, can also lead to kidney damage because these foods contain a lot of salt, which can affect kidney health in the long run, such as bacon, salted fish, pickled vegetables, etc.
4. High Purine Foods
Seafood and beer are favorites of many men. However, they are both high-purine foods, so consuming them regularly can easily lead to excessive uric acid, causing significant damage to the kidneys.
When there is an accumulation of a large amount of purines in the body, it can lead to the deposition of uric acid crystals internally, which can easily accumulate in the kidneys, increasing the chances of kidney stones and causing substantial damage to the kidneys, exacerbating the development of kidney diseases.
5. High Protein Foods
Some fitness enthusiasts who are trying to lose weight like to eat high-protein foods such as chicken breast, beef, eggs, and milk, all of which are high in protein. Generally, protein is very beneficial for human health.
However, excessive intake of high protein, especially for individuals with weak kidney function, can lead to the production of too much uric acid and nitrogen-containing metabolites, which in turn increase the burden on the kidneys, further severe development of kidney disease.
References:
[1] Han X. Many people believe that eating dark foods tonifies the kidneys and benefits essence, beneficial advice (seeking medical advice), March 2021
[2] Jiang H. Food tonifying the kidneys, longevity, June 2019
[3] Zhang H. 7 foods for health and tonifying the kidneys, longevity, August 2015
