1. The Sugary Soda Habit – A study carried out
on employees at Osaka University in Japan
suggested that drinking two or more soda
drinks a day (diet or regular) may be connected
with a higher risk of kidney disease. 12,000
employees were included in the study, and those that consumed larger amounts of soda were
more likely to have protein in their urine. Protein
in urine (proteinuria) is an early sign of kidney
damage, but, when discovered at that stage, the
disease can still be reversible. 2. Smoking – Smoking has been linked to
arthrosclerosis. The narrowing and hardening of
blood vessels affects the blood supply to all vital
organs, including the kidneys. According to the
study published in Clinical Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, two cigarettes a day are enough to double the number of endothelial cells present in
your blood. This is a signal of arterial damage.
Clinical Journal of the American Society of
Nephrology cites many different studies
conducted since 2003 which all link smoking to
decreased kidney function. 3. Vitamin B6 deficiency – A healthy diet is
important for good kidney function. According
to the studies performed at the University of
Maryland Medical Center, vitamin B6 deficiency
increases your risk of kidney stones. For optimal
kidney function, you should consume at least 1.3 milligrams of vitamin B6 daily. The richest
sources of this vitamin include fish, chickpeas,
beef liver, potatoes and starchy vegetables, and
non-citrus fruits. 4. Lack of exercise – Exercise is another good
way to protect your kidneys. A large study
published in 2013 in the Journal of the American
Society of Nephrology suggested that
postmenopausal women who exercised had
31% lower risk of developing kidney stones. Generally speaking, maintaining a healthy
weight will reduce your chances of kidney
stones, so get moving. 5. Magnesium deficiency – If you don’t get
enough magnesium, calcium can’t get properly
absorbed and assimilated, which can result in
calcium overload and kidney stone formation. To
prevent that, consume green leafy vegetables,
beans, seeds and nuts. The mighty avocado is a good source of magnesium as well

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