Beware of nine bad habits that can ruin a man’s kidneys

　　The kidney is an important organ of the human body. Its basic function is to produce urine to remove metabolites and certain wastes and poisons from the body. At the same time, it retains water and other useful substances through its reabsorption function, such as Grape Sugar, protein, amino acids, sodium ions, potassium ions, sodium bicarbonate, etc. to regulate water and electrolyte balance and maintain acid-base balance. The kidney also has endocrine functions, producing renin, erythropoietin, active vitamin D3, prostaglandins, kinins, etc. It is also the degradation site for some endocrine hormones in the body and the target organ for extrarenal hormones. These functions of the kidneys ensure the stability of the internal environment of the body and enable normal metabolism. Pay attention to the nine bad habits in daily life that affect the kidneys healthy：

　　1. Eat too much salt

　　Salt is an important culprit that increases the burden on the kidneys. 95% of the salt in our diet is metabolized by the kidneys. If we consume too much, the burden on the kidneys will be increased. In addition, the sodium in the salt will make it difficult for the body to excrete water, further increasing the burden on the kidneys, leading to a decrease in kidney function.

　　Solution: Control salt intake. Scientific daily salt intake should be controlled within 6 grams, of which 3 grams can be obtained directly from daily food. Therefore, food seasoning should be kept within 3-5 grams. It is worth noting that instant noodles contain a lot of salt, so those who eat them regularly are advised to reduce their consumption.

　　2. Too much pressure causes elevated blood pressure

　　Excessive blood pressure has become a major threat to modern people's health. A large part of it is caused by excessive life and work pressure, which indirectly affects the normal functioning of the kidneys. A common symptom of stress is insomnia. male blood pressure average ratio female 5-10 mmHg higher, and insomnia will cause blood pressure to rise by 2-5 mmHg on average.

　　Solution: Pay attention to your blood pressure. It is generally difficult for young people to detect their own high blood pressure. Therefore, no matter how old you are, it is best to measure your blood pressure every once in a while and prevent staying up late and being too stressed to increase your blood pressure.

　　3. Don’t like to drink water

　　Most men don't have much interest in drinking water, and they don't even think it is important, but in fact, it can easily cause major harm to the body. The metabolic waste in our body is mainly processed by the liver and kidneys. The kidneys, which account for only 1% of the body weight, receive 1/4 of the whole body's cardiac output. 1-2 liters of blood passes through the kidneys every minute. Therefore, the kidneys receive far more waste than other organs. The most important role of the kidneys is to mediate the balance of water and electrolytes in the human body, metabolize waste products produced by physiological activities, and excrete them in the urine. However, when they perform these functions, they need sufficient water to assist.

　　Solution: Drink more water. Developing the habit of drinking more water can dilute the urine and allow it to be discharged quickly. It not only prevents stones, but also helps to dilute the urine when eating too much salt, thus protecting the kidneys.

　　4. Love to drink beer

　　If you already have kidney problems disease , and drinking a large amount of beer without restriction will cause uric acid deposition, lead to renal tubule obstruction, and cause kidney failure.

　　Solution: Annual urine test. If there is a problem with the kidneys during the blood test, the kidney function may have been severely damaged by now. Instead of waiting for the blood test to understand the kidneys, it is better to conduct regular urine tests, because urine testing is the easiest and fastest way to understand the kidneys.

　　5. Overuse of painkillers

　　Studies have shown that long-term use of mixed painkillers will force the body's blood flow rate to decrease, thus seriously affecting kidney function. In addition, it is worth noting that patients with kidney failure caused by painkillers are also more likely to develop bladder cancer.

　　Solution: Do not take painkillers for a long time. No matter what kind of painkillers you take, they are only suitable for occasional use and must not be taken for a long time. If you need to rely on painkillers for a long time, you must seek medical attention for a thorough examination.

　　6. Use drinks instead of boiled water

　　Most men don't like the bland taste of boiled water. In contrast, carbonated drinks such as soda and cola or coffee Drinks such as these have naturally become the best substitute for boiled water. However, the caffeine contained in these drinks often causes blood pressure to rise, and high blood pressure is one of the important factors that damage the kidneys.

　　Solution: Drink less drinks and more boiled water. Try to avoid drinking too many drinks and replace them with boiled water. Keep drinking 8 large glasses of boiled water every day to promote the timely discharge of toxins from the body.

　　7. Eat too much meat

　　The American Food Association once recommended that humans should consume 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. This means that a person weighing 50 kilograms can only consume 40 grams of protein per day. Therefore, he cannot eat more than 300 grams of meat a day to avoid causing too much damage to the kidneys.

　　Solution: Eat an appropriate amount of protein. If urinary protein is found in the urine and you eat too much meat, kidney function will be damaged in the long run. The intake of meat and soy products at each meal should be controlled to a thickness of about 0.5 cm in the palm of your hand. If you have chronic nephritis, this amount should be reduced.

　　8. Improper consumption of fruits and vegetables

　　It is a common belief that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for your health. However, for people with chronic renal dysfunction, fruits and vegetables, which are foods that are generally considered to help naturally lower blood pressure, contain high potassium. Long-term consumption of these foods may actually cause damage to their kidney function. In fact, for people with poor kidney function, potassium is also a component that aggravates the work of the kidneys and causes great damage to the kidneys.

　　Solution: Eat fruits and vegetables scientifically. If you suffer from chronic renal dysfunction, you should pay attention to eating fruits and vegetables appropriately to avoid affecting the kidneys. Do not drink too strong vegetable juices, hot pot soups, or vegetable soups, and keep your diet light.

　　9. Consuming food and medicine of unknown origin

　　Acute renal failure caused by eating exotic foods such as snake gallbladder or grass carp gallbladder is not uncommon. Many people even blindly take Chinese medicine to aphrodisiac out of curiosity. In fact, many traditional Chinese medicines contain nephrotoxic ingredients such as aristolochic acid, which will not only cause huge damage to the kidneys, but some may even cause danger to the whole body.

　　Solution: Don’t risk eating fish gall or snake gall. Although it is often claimed to have the effect of aphrodisiac, clearing away heat and detoxification, or treating acne, even fish gall or snake gall used in traditional Chinese medicine must be specially prepared to understand its toxicity. Do not take it blindly.