the kidneys perform an essential functionThey are in our body to eliminate waste and liquids. Maybe we don’t pay attention to them and only notice them when the disease occurs. But on days like today, World Kidney Day, we take the opportunity to remind ourselves of those healthy habits that help us maintain good kidney health. And a healthy diet, for example, is one of the most important factors when we do not yet suffer from a pathology. Even when there is a problem with the kidneys, proper nutrition is also part of the treatment. As stated by Dr. Manuel Angoso, nephrologist and head of the Vithas Valencia 9 de Octubre Control Unit, in order to take care of kidney health it is necessary to bet on “a diet low in salt and animal protein as avoiding processed foods and canned salt. “
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In turn, Dr. José Luis Neyro, gynecologist at the Cross Hospital of Bilbao, the diet of patients with chronic kidneys must be carefully individualized, because each patient is different and the amount protein and the type they should each consume should be meticulously evaluated by the nephrologist who monitors their disease. This is less important in a successful transplant patient, but crucial in a dialysis patient. Therefore, there are no general rules in this regard, “he says.
But, as I said, a healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk of kidney disease. These are the tips of the experts.
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