Key insights

• ⚠️ High blood pressure can destroy the nephrons in the kidneys
• 🍬 High levels of sugar, as in diabetes, can lead to kidney damage
• 🔬 Presence of sugar and protein in the urine can indicate kidney damage
• 🧂 Balancing sodium intake with potassium is crucial for kidney health
• 🍜 Instant noodles contain a toxic preservative harmful to kidneys
• 💧 Hyponatremia results from excessive water intake without enough salt
• 🌈 Artificial food dyes are hard on the kidneys and should be avoided
• 🔥 Glycation: sugar molecules binding to proteins under high heat

Q&A

• How can one improve kidney function?

  Improving kidney function involves avoiding foods high in fructose, refined sugars, refined starches, and glyphosate. Balancing sodium intake with potassium, avoiding instant noodles containing toxic preservatives, and focusing on nutrient intake while watching the provided video for more information can help improve kidney health.

• What foods and substances can be harmful to the kidneys?

  Potassium bromate, soda ingredients like phosphoric acid and added sugar, high fructose content of agave syrup, as well as foods high in fructose, refined sugars, refined starches, and glyphosate can be harmful to the kidneys. Diabetes, often caused by high sugar intake, is also the leading cause of kidney damage.

• What are the effects of glycation on health?

  Glycation, which occurs when sugar molecules bind to proteins under high heat, can impact protein function, leading to complications in diabetes. Consuming fried foods and commercial bread with preservatives can contribute to glycation and related health issues.

• How can kidney damage be indicated?

  Kidney damage can be indicated by the presence of sugar and protein in the urine. Additionally, high blood pressure can destroy the nephrons in the kidneys.

• What can damage the kidneys?

  High levels of sugar, chronic high blood pressure, consumption of toxic preservatives, imbalanced sodium and potassium intake, artificial dyes, and fried foods cooked in seed oils at high heat can all contribute to kidney damage.

• 00:00 Certain foods can destroy your kidneys, including high levels of sugar and chronic high blood pressure. Kidneys filter 50 gallons of blood daily and recycle 99% of it. Damage to the kidneys can be indicated by the presence of sugar and protein in the urine.
• 01:19 Kidneys are vital for activating vitamin D and maintaining nutrient levels. Instant noodles contain a toxic preservative that can harm the kidneys. Sodium intake needs to be balanced with potassium for kidney health.
• 02:35 Drinking a lot of water without consuming enough salt can lead to hyponatremia and put strain on the kidneys. Artificial dyes and fried foods, especially those cooked in seed oils at high heat, can also be hard on the kidneys.
• 03:50 Glycation occurs when sugar molecules bind to proteins under high heat, impacting the protein's function. A1C test measures the amount of glucose connected to proteins, affecting their effectiveness. Glycation can lead to complications in diabetes. Consuming fried foods and commercial bread with preservatives can contribute to glycation and related health issues.
• 05:09 Potassium bromate, soda ingredients like phosphoric acid and added sugar, and the high fructose content of agave syrup can be harmful to the kidneys. Diabetes, often caused by high sugar intake, is the leading cause of kidney damage.
• 06:32 Avoid foods high in fructose, refined sugars, refined starches, and glyphosate; focus on improving kidney function by watching the linked video.