7 Foods That Might Be Damaging Your Kidneys

 

4. Dairy Products

Dairy products, including milk, cheese, and yogurt, are loaded with calcium and increase the level of calcium in your urine. This has been linked with a higher risk of kidney stones.

For people who already have kidney disease, reducing consumption of dairy has been found to make the filtering work done by kidneys easier on them. This can delay the need for dialysis.

Butter is a dairy product high in saturated fat, which ups the risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, heart disease is a major risk factor for kidney disease, and kidney disease presents similar risks to the heart.

Switch to olive oil flavored with your favorite herbs for topping bread and dressing vegetables to reduce your reliance on butter.

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