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7 Foods That Can Damage Your Liver And Kidney by microsofttutor(m): 10:25pm On Jul 30, 2018
The liver and kidney are vital organs in the body but are also very delicate. They work hand in hand. That is why you should take any possible precaution to ensure they are not damaged. There are many food that you consume regularly which are like poison to your liver and kidney. The symptoms of a damaged liver and kidney are extreme fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, mental confusion and even death in extreme cases. The Liver’s main function is detoxification, which is the separation of waste from nutrients in your body and also to purify your blood. The liver is also faced with the responsibility of converting excess sugar into glycogen and vice versa. It also helps to regulate the amount of amino acid in your blood, among other functions. The kidney helps to regulate the fluid level in your body and also removing waste products from the blood. This health article will reveal to you some foods you must avoid in order to avoid liver and kidney problems and diseases. You will also learn some healthy foods you should take in order to promote proper function of your liver.
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Liver And Kidney Diseases
Some common liver diseases include: Cirrhosis of the liver, Alcoholic hepatitis, Hepatitis A, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B.

Some of the common kidney diseases are: Kidney failure, Kidney stone, Pyelonephritis, Urinary tract infection, Polycystic kidney disease, Nephritis, Diabetic nephropathy.

Foods That Damage The Liver And Kidney
Here are some of the foods that damage the liver and leads to most liver diseases:

Foods with Excess Sodium:
Most canned foods and salty foods contain excess sodium which damages the liver and kidney. Sodium causes excess fluid to be retained in the liver, thereby stressing it and leading to most liver disease.

Drugs that Contain Acetaminophen:
Most pain relief drugs contain too much Acetaminophen which causes much harm to your liver and kidney. Reduce the rate at which you take pain relief drugs when you have headache and pains. The worst of it all is when you take overdose of these drugs.

Trans Fats:
Most packaged and baked foods contain excess Trans fats to your body system. Trans fats are mainly from hydrogenation of ingredients used in producing these foods. These add excess saturated fats to your body, which is not healthy for your liver and kidney. Reduce the rate at which you consume packaged and baked foods.

Caffeine:
Caffeine cause increased blood pressure and stress on your kidney and also places strain on your liver. Foods like coffee, soda, tea, etc. contain caffeine. So you need to reduce the rate at which you consume them.

Sugary Foods:
Foods that contain much sugar like pastas, candy, etc. causes fatty buildup in your liver which most time result to liver disease. They also stress the liver by forcing to convert these excess sugar to glycogen, thereby resulting to liver breakdown or failure.

Alcohol:
Excess alcohol intake gives the liver excess work load and stress. The time it take the liver to break down alcohol is twice the time it takes to breakdown carbohydrate. Also, the results of the chemical reactions that take place during the alcohol breakdown causes inflammations in the liver.

Excess Artificial Vitamin A:
Most food supplements contain excess artificial vitamin A. Although your body needs vitamin A, but the preferred sources are fresh fruits and vegetables. Don’t take food supplement too frequently, instead substitute them once in a while with fresh fruits and vegetables. Always add more fresh vegetables and salads to your daily meal.

Healthy Foods For Your Liver And Kidney
Here are some of the foods you should it which helps your liver to work optimally and also cleanse your kidney to avoid some diseases and failure:
Click https://www.myhealthcrave.com/2018/07/foods-that-damage-liver-kidney.html to read the full health article.

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