These drinks are not good for people with kidney disease

The kidneys are important organs, responsible for filtering blood, eliminating toxins and excess substances from the body, thereby helping to balance electrolytes, regulate blood pressure, and maintain blood pH. The kidneys also participate in the process of hematopoiesis and bone formation.

The blood filtration function of people with kidney disease is impaired, so they need to strictly control their diet, including the types of water they drink. BS.CKII Dinh Cam Tu, Head of the Artificial Kidney Unit, Department of Nephrology – Dialysis, Center of Urology – Nephrology – Andrology, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said some of the drinks below are: Kidney disease should limit or not use.

Beer, wine and alcoholic beverages: Not good for liver function but also kidney function. Drinking alcohol regularly causes the kidneys to work overtime to eliminate toxins, causing kidney function decline. In some cases, acute kidney failure may occur.

Carbonated soft drinks, sparkling water: Carbonated drinks (including diet soft drinks), effervescent drinks that increase the risk of diabetes, overweight, obesity, high blood pressure, kidney stones… are all factors. high risk of progression to chronic kidney disease.

Korean scientists conducted a study over 10 years on 127,000 people. The results published in early 2024 showed that people who regularly drink soft drinks have a 1.1-1.26 times higher risk of chronic kidney disease than those who do not consume them.

Energy drink: Energy drinks contain many times more caffeine (a substance that helps keep the mind alert and focused) than tea and coffee. Energy drinks also contain a lot of sugar. Therefore, drinking regularly causes the kidneys to work harder, leading to damage and progression of kidney disease.

Types of leaf juice: Doctor Tu said there is currently no scientific evidence proving that leaf juice from plants such as squid grass, papaya leaves, green black beans, breadfruit… is effective in treating kidney stones, kidney failure or some other diseases. other diseases such as diabetes. These leaves contain many toxins that are harmful to the kidneys and liver. Regular drinking causes the kidneys and liver to work overtime to eliminate toxins, risking kidney and liver failure.

Juice some fruit: For people with chronic kidney disease, especially end-stage chronic kidney failure, the kidney’s blood filtration function is greatly reduced and is no longer able to filter potassium out of the body. Patients need to avoid eating or drinking juice from fruits rich in potassium such as coconut water, mango, grapes, oranges, bananas, tomatoes…

Milk: Cow’s milk and regular nut milk contain significant amounts of protein, potassium, and phosphorus. Consuming a lot of these substances puts a lot of pressure on the kidneys, which is not good for people with chronic kidney disease, especially people with end-stage kidney failure who have not received kidney replacement therapy. However, currently there is reduced protein milk specifically for people with kidney disease. Patients can consult their doctor to choose the appropriate type that both helps supplement nutrition and does not harm the kidneys.

Dr. Cam Tu advises people with kidney disease to consult a specialist to develop a suitable diet for health in general and kidney health in particular. Do not arbitrarily use any type of plant juice, dietary supplements, functional foods, or medications to avoid more serious kidney damage, causing the disease to progress faster.