Kidney and leek can nourish the kidney? It's not that easy...

If you were to rank the model workers among your body organs, your kidneys would definitely be considered the "best model workers."

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The kidneys work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

But even though it works so hard, many people still have a lot of misunderstandings about the kidney!

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Back pain? Try to control yourself at night...

Kidney problems? Eat some kidney and chives!

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In this regard, Dr. Huaxi really wants to say that your kidneys really can’t stand your reckless treatment!

Our kidneys are really busy.

When the blood in the body continuously passes through the kidneys, a large amount of water in the blood is first filtered out through the glomerulus , which is called "primary urine".

When the primary urine reaches the renal tubules, the renal tubules will "pick and choose", returning the useful ones to the body and leaving the useless ones where they are.

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In this way, with the hard work of the kidneys and after multiple selections, real urine is formed.

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Do you think that's all the kidneys do? In fact, they also have to:

★ Excrete metabolic waste and harmful substances from the body, and help the body and kidneys maintain normal physiological activities;

★ Secrete renin, which raises blood pressure, and prostaglandins, which lower blood pressure, thereby maintaining blood pressure stability;

★ Secrete erythropoietin to accelerate the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells, otherwise anemia is likely to occur;

★ Promote the activity of vitamin D, promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the gastrointestinal tract, maintain the health and growth of teeth and bones......

But! Sexual function is really not included!

Although the kidneys are very powerful, they never complain about hard work and difficulties easily, and the symptoms of injury are not obvious.

Therefore, many people do not notice minor pain or damage to their kidneys in the early stages of the disease, and by the time they discover it, their kidneys may have already begun to fail.

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According to epidemiological survey data in recent years, the incidence rate of chronic kidney disease in China is between 9.4% and 12.1%, which means that on average, one in every 10 people has chronic kidney disease .

Chronic kidney disease:

Regardless of the cause of the abnormal kidney structure or function that lasts for more than 3 months and affects physical health, it is considered to be chronic kidney disease (also commonly known as CDK).

Attention! If you have any of the following conditions, it is considered chronic kidney disease!

① One or more signs of kidney damage

Albuminuria, abnormal urine sediment, tubular lesions, abnormal renal pathology, abnormal ultrasound or other imaging examinations, or a history of renal transplantation

② Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

＜60 ml/min/1.73㎡

Regarding those legends about eating kidney and leeks that are circulating in the world, doctors from West China University of Political Science and Law are here to help you lift the veil of mystery and see the truth!

Kidney flower

Not suitable for patients with kidney disease!

The kidney is an important excretory organ for animals, so this filter that excretes metabolic waste often contains a large amount of heavy metals .

Cadmium can induce degenerative changes in the structure and function of testicular and epididymal tissues and organs;

Lead can directly act on the male reproductive system, causing a decrease in sperm count and an increase in abnormal sperm, affecting fertility.

Look, eating too much of this will easily affect "that aspect"!

Moreover, animal kidneys have high cholesterol and protein content, which is not suitable for kidney patients at all! Instead, it is easy to further increase the burden on the kidneys.

Chinese chives

Not suitable for patients with kidney disease!

① Leek is rich in sulfur compounds

However, it can only give leeks a special flavor and have the effect of killing bacteria and improving immunity, but no research has shown that these substances have direct benefits for the kidneys.

② Leeks are rich in vitamin C, polysaccharides, and cellulose.

But these contents are not high compared to other vegetables. These things are good for the body, but they do not specifically help the kidneys.

In fact, leeks are rich in dietary fiber, which can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in food, stimulate the intestines, and enhance intestinal peristalsis, which is actually more conducive to defecation! Poop! Poop!

(As for whether leeks can strengthen male potency, we will discuss this with you later when we have the chance)

Although the food you eat may not necessarily nourish your kidneys, if you eat too much salt or strong-flavored food, it will definitely damage your kidneys!

In addition, these factors may harm our kidneys:

① Long-term impact of the disease

Hypertension, diabetes, gout, obesity;

Systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis;

Multiple myeloma;

Genetic diseases (such as polycystic kidney disease, Alport syndrome, etc.);

Various infections (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.);

Chronic urinary tract obstruction, etc.

② Long-term, excessive, or repeated use of nephrotoxic drugs

Antibiotics such as gentamicin, streptomycin, etc.;

Painkillers such as ibuprofen, indomethacin, etc.;

Cold medicines such as acetaminophen;

Certain chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin;

Contrast agents , etc.

③Bad living habits

Excessive bodybuilding muscle training and high-protein diet;

Big fish , big meat, barbecue + beer;

Staying up late for a long time, reversing day and night, and irregular life will lead to endocrine hormone disorder;

Highly acidic soft drinks, processed foods containing more food additives, etc.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that if you want to protect your kidneys, do these 6 things!

● Healthy people should regularly perform urine routine and kidney function tests

● Patients with chronic diseases should undergo regular urine and blood tests

● Consider the kidneys when taking medication, be cautious and use medication in a standardized manner

● Drink plenty of water, don’t hold your urine, and maintain a normal weight

● Less salt, less sugar, and a balanced diet

● Quit smoking and drinking, and get enough sleep

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Editor: Wang Xiaoqi