THE kidneys perform a function of eliminating waste from the body. Indeed, harmful and toxic substances are filtered by the kidneys and eliminated through the urine. Like your liver, your kidneys are essential for detoxification from the body.
They are vital organs indispensable to rid the body of its waste and to enable it to adapt to its environment. For example, it is thanks to them that you concentrate urine when it is hot in order to avoid dehydration.
Your kidneys are also responsible foreliminate salt if you consume too much. This is why it is recommended that people with kidney failure limit salty foods. However, a new study has just published results showing that salt can also interfere with the functioning of healthy kidneys.
“We did not expect a high-salt diet to trigger such a response in normal kidneys”
The study was published in the scientific journal function. It showed that certain parts of the metabolic pathway slow down when you consume excess salt while the kidneys use more energy.
” We did not expect a high-salt diet to trigger such a response in normal kidneys. [sains, ndlr] said Allen Cowley, Ph.D., lead author of the study.
For the purposes of this study, the researchers studied the effects of a high-salt diet on the metabolism and energy production of kidney cells. They recorded the responses of over 20,000 genes and 5,000 metabolites such as carbohydrates, fats and amino acids.
The study was conducted on rats. It proved that rodent metabolisms had changed to respond to increased energy requirements of the kidneys.
What do I eat to take care of my kidneys?
There are foods to favor to protect your kidneys. The ideal will be to bet on a balanced diet rich in water. Bet on citrus fruits, red fruits, watermelon, apple and also on spices.
Above all, if you want to take care of your kidneys, the water East essential. Proper hydration will help eliminate toxins and maintain the proper functioning of the urinary system.
On the contrary, limit salty foods (charcuterie, aperitif cakes, ready meals, industrial soups), le bread, sparkling water, animal protein, chocolate, dried fruit and alcohol.
