How to Protect Your Kidneys (2024)

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How to Protect Your Kidneys (2024)

FAQs

How can I get my kidneys healthy again? ›

Wise Choices
  1. Get your blood and urine checked for kidney disease.
  2. Learn to manage your diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.
  3. Take medicines the way your provider advises.
  4. Cut back on salt. ...
  5. Choose foods that are healthy for your heart.
  6. Be physically active.
  7. Lose weight if you're overweight.
  8. Limit alcohol.

How can I naturally repair my kidneys? ›

Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking sufficient water, avoiding processed foods and sugary beverages, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption are all great steps toward optimal kidney function.

How can I stop my kidneys from damaging? ›

Healthy Kidney Tips
  1. Lose weight if you are overweight.
  2. Get active. ...
  3. Quit smoking.
  4. Getting a checkup? ...
  5. Take medications as directed.
  6. Keep your blood pressure below 140/90, or ask your doctor what the best blood pressure target is for you.
  7. If you have diabetes, stay in your target blood sugar range as much as possible.

What foods help repair kidneys? ›

Fruits
  • Açai berries. Açai (ah-sigh-EE) berries are small fruits that grow in clusters like grapes and have a center pit. ...
  • Apples. Apples are rich in antioxidants and a good source of fiber and vitamin C. ...
  • Citrus. ...
  • Cherries. ...
  • Pomegranates. ...
  • Strawberries. ...
  • Tomatoes.

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