The kidneys perform many important functions such as blood filtration, detoxification, regulating blood pressure, balancing electrolytes and hormones.
Many people accidentally damage the kidneys every day just because of the seemingly harmless habits, especially drinking water in the wrong way.
According to TS.Joel Topf - a kidney expert in the US, only drinking water when thirst is a common mistake."The feeling of thirst is a sign that the body has been dehydrated.When this condition is repeated often, the kidneys have to overcurrent, easily leads to reducing dialysis efficiency, increasing the risk of kidney stones and long -term can cause chronic kidney failure," said Joel Topf on Kidney International Reports.Therefore, maintaining daily water is essential to keep the kidneys healthy.
The ideal amount of water should be adjusted depending on the condition, level of exercise and weather.On average, an adult needs about 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day.However, drinking too much water - especially drinking in a short time - can cause sodium dilution in the blood, affect the heart and increase the burden on the kidneys.The best way is to split the amount of drinking water during the day, without waiting until it is thirsty to drink.
The choice of water also has a great influence on kidney health.Pure water is always the safest choice.In addition, some types of water from nature such as diluted lemon juice, corn beard water, artichoke or squash water can support kidney function thanks to diuretic effect and reduce water accumulation.
However, for those who have kidney disease, be cautious when using herbal water because they can cause electrolyte disorders if not properly controlled.
Besides, it is necessary to avoid harmful water such as carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, high -dose coffee or high sugar drinks.According to warnings from National Kidney Foundation (NKF of the United States), sugar and caffeine water increases the osmotic pressure on the kidneys, long -term damage to filter function.The consumption of these drinks regularly also makes the risk of diabetes, hypertension and obesity ...
One of the simple signs to identify whether the body is enough water or not is to observe urine.According to TS.Joel Topf, pale yellow urine is a sign of a fully water supply.If the urine is dark, the odor or the number of urination decreases, it may be a signal that the kidneys are having problems.
Drinking water properly is not complicated, but it is necessary to pay proper attention.Starting from drinking enough water, choosing the right type of water and listening to small changes from the body, each person can protect the kidneys themselves, and also protect themselves from silent but serious health risks.
