The kidneys are one of the key organs of the body, and their health determines, among other things, the health of the heart. How to properly care for your kidneys?
The kidneys purify about 1500 liters of blood and excrete about 1.5 liters of urine every day. They are small - the weight of the kidney is from 120 to 175 grams, and the average length is about 11 cm. They are located in the back of the abdominal cavity, on both sides of the spine. If both kidneys fail, it can even lead to death.
What effect do the kidneys have on the heart?
The kidneys filter the blood, remove excess water, cleanse the body of toxins and neutralize acids. – Many chemicals are eliminated from the body in the urine, such as uric acid, urea, drug metabolites, and other chemicals that can be toxic to other tissues in the body. In addition, the kidneys are involved in the regulation of the body’s water-electrolyte and acid-base balance, says Artur Gabrisiak, laboratory medicine specialist at American Heart of Poland. However, few have linked the kidneys to cardiovascular disease.
– The kidneys also influence our heart rate and blood pressure, removing excess water contained in the body, resulting in a decrease in the volume of blood circulating in the circulatory system and lowering blood pressure. When you are dehydrated, your urine becomes more concentrated, allowing you to conserve water. In addition, thanks to the very high vascularization of this organ, we can check the condition of the smallest blood vessels throughout the human body through the kidneys. We have the same blood vessels in the brain and heart, - explains Artur Gabrysiak.
What to drink to keep your kidneys healthy?
Kidney health depends primarily on our dietary choices. Want to take care of your kidney health? To drink a lot of water. Also avoid sugary drinks. - Store-bought fruit juices, as a base liquid, are also not the best solution. They are sweetened with sugar or artificial syrups. A healthy diet also affects the kidneys - fruits and vegetables improve kidney function. It is worth reducing the consumption of salt and processed products - sodium loads not only the kidneys, but also the work of the heart, - the specialist explains.
Source: Wprost
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