The Best Food for Toxic Kidneys

Introduction to kidney disease

In this article, I will share the best food for toxic kidneys. To have a firm grasp of this, I will give you some background information about toxic kidneys.

The problem with kidney disease, especially end-stage kidney disease, is that they don’t have any reasonable solutions that give you a good prognosis. You know, dialysis may be recommended, but it is not a fun experience, and it doesn’t have a good prognosis either. A prognosis doesn’t give you a natural solution.

Do not forget that the kidney is basically a filter, so any drug you’re given will become more toxic to the kidney. So, when dealing with a damaged filter, we have to use something natural with virtually no side effects.

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Understanding the kidneys

The kidneys are some of the essential organs in the body. The ancient Egyptians left only the brain and kidneys in position before embalming a body, inferring that they held a higher value than other organs.

Most people have two kidneys, organs shaped like kidney beans, each about 10–15cms long, located on either side of the spine, deep in the abdomen. However, living a healthy and active life with only one functioning kidney is possible. In rare instances, people can be born with three kidneys and remain healthy.

Each kidney is approximately 3 centimeters (cm) thick, 6 cm wide, and 12 cm long. In males, the kidney’s average weight (1) is roughly 129 grams (g) for the right and 137 g for the left. In females, these organs’ average weight (2) is 108 g for the right kidney and 116 g for the left kidney.

Inside the kidneys are several pyramid-shaped lobes. Each consists of an outer renal cortex and an inner renal medulla. Nephrons flow between these sections. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters blood, which enters the kidneys through the renal arteries and leaves through the renal veins. The kidneys are relatively small organs but receive 20–25% (3) of the heart’s output.

The tubule returns necessary substances to the blood and removes waste that becomes urine. The kidneys excrete urine through the ureter, a tube that leads to the bladder.

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Symptoms of toxic kidneys

The kidneys filter out chemicals, minerals, sugar, and protein byproducts. Unfortunately, our environment is full of toxins, so we need healthy livers and kidneys to deal with this toxicity. The kidneys also help activate vitamin D.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease. The top symptoms of toxic kidneys include:

· Decreased urine output, although occasionally urine output remains normal

· Fluid retention, causing swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet

· Shortness of breath

· Fatigue

· Confusion

· Nausea

· Weakness

· Irregular heartbeat

· Chest pain or pressure

· Seizures or coma in severe cases

Sometimes toxic kidneys cause no signs or symptoms and are detected through lab tests for another reason.

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What is the #1 food for toxic kidneys?

Bok Choy!

Bok choy is a variety of Chinese white cabbage that falls into the cruciferous vegetable category, along with kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli.

Also called pak choi, it’s part of the Brassica genus of plants and is native to China. In fact, it’s the most widely eaten brassica vegetable in China. However, people consume it worldwide (4).

You may be aware that cruciferous vegetables are vital to a healthy diet. However, you might be wondering what precisely bok choy has to offer.

Like other leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, bok choy is full of health-promoting nutrients, including a wide array of vitamins and minerals.

One cup (70 grams) of shredded bok choy has the following nutritional profile (5):

Calories: 9
Protein: 1 gram
Total fat: 0 grams
Total carbs: 1.5 grams
Total sugar: 1 gram
Fiber: 1 gram
Calcium: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)
Iron: 3% of the DV
Magnesium: 3% of the DV
Phosphorus: 2% of the DV
Potassium: 4% of the DV
Zinc: 1% of the DV
Manganese: 5% of the DV
Selenium: 1% of the DV
Vitamin C: 35% of the DV
Folate: 12% of the DV
Vitamin A: 17% of the DV
Vitamin K: 27% of the DV

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Bok choy is an excellent source of vitamins C and K. It also contains some fiber, a critical nutrient found only in plant foods. Fiber supports digestive health and helps reduce the risk of many chronic diseases (6, 7, 8).

Many of the health benefits that bok choy offers involve its micronutrient content.

Bok choy is also rich in antioxidants, which are compounds that protect your cells from oxidative damage that can lead to inflammation and various chronic diseases. Vitamin C is one of the many antioxidants in bok choy (9, 10, 11).

Here are the top benefits of bok choy for the kidneys:

· It has enzymes that support detoxification

· It’s high in potassium and magnesium, which protect the kidneys

· It doesn’t contain oxalates

· It’s low in protein

Other ways by which you can support your kidneys include:

· Consume apple cider vinegar mixed with water

· Consume lemon juice

· Consume celery

· Lower your protein consumption (consume 3 oz per meal)

· Consume more potassium

· Drink distilled water

· Take probiotics or consume probiotic foods

· Consume zinc

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Takeaway

Bok choy is a cruciferous, leafy green vegetable native to China. People often use it in Asian cuisine.

It offers a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants and fiber that are good for your health.

Bok choy may be beneficial for heart health, bone health, and thyroid function. It may even have anticancer properties.

You may want to eat it in the cooked form to reduce your intake of myrosinase, a compound that could interfere with iodine absorption.

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