Certain drinks and sweeteners can place unnecessary stress on the kidneys and affect hydration status.
- Food #10: Alcohol: Acts as a diuretic and causes significant dehydration (34% weekly dehydration found), which strains the kidneys.
- Example:Â Grace's GFR increased from 40 to 55 after stopping nightly alcohol.
- Alternative: Sparkling water is suggested as a Pro Strategy swap.
- Food #11: Caffeine Excess: Consuming too much caffeine daily can strain the kidneys (32% noted), potentially due to its vasoconstrictive and taxing effects. Limiting intake to one cup daily may help.
- Food #12 (Implied): Artificial Sweeteners (e.g., Aspartame): These non-caloric sweeteners are toxic to the kidney, potentially causing protein leakage (30% impact noted).
- Alternative: Stevia leaf is presented as the game-changing secret alternative.
🌱 Specific Compounds and Allergens
These foods carry specific risks for certain kidney issues or sensitivities.
- Food #13: High-Oxalate Spinach (Raw): For individuals prone to kidney stones, high-oxalate foods like raw spinach can be problematic (28% increase in stones noted). Cooking can reduce the oxalate content.
- Example: Aria, who suffered from kidney stones, found relief by switching to low-oxalate, cooked foods.
- Food #14: Shellfish: Can trigger inflammatory responses or allergic flares in some individuals, which may lead to temporary protein leakage (26% noted).
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