The kidneys are the body’s largest detoxification organs, helping to break down and eliminate substances that are not needed. The health of the kidneys is closely related to daily dietary habits.
The kidneys are a major detoxification organ, with an internal structure composed of many layers of muscle linkage and construction, presenting a tubular shape when not working.
Case Study: Hu Jun (pseudonym), 39 years old this year, is an ordinary worker on a construction site. Although the daily work is very hard due to exposure to the wind and sun, the rewards he receives are satisfying to him.
After working on the construction site for so many years, he has saved a considerable amount of money and originally planned to start a small business with the savings to avoid such hard work. However, a sudden turn of events shattered his dream.
Recently, Hu Jun has often felt pain in his ankles, and upon inspection, he found redness and swelling in both feet and ankles.
Initially, he thought he had just twisted his foot while working and did not pay much attention to it.
After a while, Hu Jun’s discomfort worsened. Now, not only his feet but also his knee joints are experiencing stabbing pain. When the pain becomes severe, Hu Jun cannot even stand up and walk.
This condition severely affected his normal life. Unable to bear it anymore, Hu Jun decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.
After describing his symptoms to the doctor, the doctor suspected abnormal uric acid levels. To further understand the condition, the doctor conducted a detailed examination of Hu Jun’s uric acid and kidney function.
It was then discovered that Hu Jun’s uric acid levels were significantly above the normal range, with a large amount of uric acid accumulating in the joints and kidneys, leading to gout and kidney failure.
To stabilize his condition as soon as possible, the doctor recommended that Hu Jun be hospitalized for treatment.
Upon hearing this news, Hu Jun was stunned. He could not accept the fact that he had developed such a serious kidney disease, and in deep sorrow, he sat on the ground and burst into tears.
Uric acid “top culprit” revealed! Chief physician of internal medicine: alcohol is not on the list, but many people often consume the top few
1. Nutritious Soup
It turns out that Hu Jun, in his daily life, likes to drink lamb offal soup to nourish his body, unaware that this was a major trigger for his kidney disease.
Research indicates that animal offal itself contains a large number of purines. Through high-temperature processing, these purines dissolve into the soup, making them easier for the body to absorb.
At the same time, Hu Jun’s ability to break down and excrete purines is weak, leading to the accumulation of a large amount of purine substances in his body, which can eventually trigger diseases like gout and kidney failure.
2. Seafood
Seafood is a common food on modern dining tables, and many people are unaware that seafood is also a high-purine food.
In every 100 grams of seafood, there are approximately 200-1000 milligrams of purines.
When consuming seafood with beer, it can rapidly increase uric acid levels, causing acute gout. Therefore, for individuals with high uric acid levels, seafood should be avoided.
3. Barbecue
Barbecue is a must-have for contemporary young people, especially when paired with a beer. However, frequent consumption can severely harm the kidneys.
During the grilling process, the combination of meat fat with high-temperature charcoal produces potent carcinogens such as benzo[a]pyrene. Continuous consumption of this substance can significantly damage kidney metabolism, leading to kidney diseases. Severe cases can trigger gout, and if not addressed promptly, can have irreversible effects on the kidneys.
To prevent gout, it is recommended to follow these “two things” daily:
1. Consistently supplement substances that lower uric acid levels
2. Drink plenty of water
It is well known that the body is mostly composed of water, highlighting the importance of water for our health. Even for healthy individuals, adequate water intake is beneficial.
For individuals with high uric acid levels, this is even more crucial as drinking enough water can promote metabolism, hasten the excretion of accumulated uric acid from the body, and thus reduce internal uric acid concentrations.
References:
[1] Preventing joint pain and treating gout diseases. Experimental research on the influence. Yan Mingming; Wu Meng; Yan Wen; Xu Ping
