Research is catching up with out message. Except for Alcohol they are pretty much on the ball as we say
302 - Reduce kidney damage risk by cutting five common drinks from your dietSurrey Live, Phoebe Cornish Senior Lifestyle Reporter, 30 APR 2025, 1 MAY 2025
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Fizzy drinks - Researchers from Osaka University in Japan examined nearly 8,000 university employees with normal kidney function. Over three years, they studied three groups with different drinking habits: those who drank one soda a day, those who enjoyed two, and those who abstained from the fizzy stuff.
The study found that 10% of the group that drank two sodas a day developed proteinuria — an abnormally high level of proteins in urine that’s a risk factor for end-stage kidney disease.
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Energy drinks - research has linked a high intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFS) to an increased risk of kidney disease. “Energy drinks fall into this category because they have a lot of caffeine, added sugar, and additives like phosphorus and sodium”, the NKF notes. ... the caffeine content alone can cause dehydration, leading to reduced blood flow to the kidneys, especially if the drink is consumed frequently.
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Alcohol - Alcohol can dehydrate your body and force your kidneys to work harder .....
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Sports drinks - usually filled with sodium, sugars, and artificial colours. Excessive electrolytes, like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, can damage kidneys by disrupting their standard filtering and regulatory functions.
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Note: there is no need to replace electrolytes while working in the Gym. Just hydrate with water. In many countries (3rd world, developing) people work in the hot sun all day and do not fall or faint because they did not drink an energy drink or did not replace electrolytes]
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Fruit Juice - high in potassium and sodium. 100% fruit juice may not good for Renal patients on dialysis as potassium exceeds 200mg per serving. Unsweetened would be a better option. Many store bought juices are loaded with additives and preservatives. (except for unsweetened 100%),
