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Fact Check — Kidney Misinformation Seen by Millions
TRANSCRIPT Two months ago, a story went viral on YouTube about a woman who had kidney damage from taking a common vitamin for two months. Over 70 YouTube videos cover this story, and many of them look similar. Together, they’ve been seen by millions of viewers. And this is worrying because after watching almost all […]
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Half the World Eats Rice Toxins Daily That Damage Kidneys
TRANSCRIPT About half of the world’s population relies on rice for their everyday meal (1), and the Americans consume an average of one cup of rice daily (2, 3). However, rice can potentially harm your kidneys owing to some of its toxic compounds (4). For example, rice contains 10 times more arsenic, a lethal heavy […]
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See How Spinach Can Damage Your Kidneys
TRANSCRIPT Spinach has long been praised as a nutritious superfood, but of all leafy greens, it has one of the highest concentrations of oxalates—a kidney-damaging compound. In your kidneys, oxalates can form crystals known as kidney stones, which are notoriously painful. So, eating too much spinach can really damage your kidneys. But how much is […]
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Avoid These 7 Plant-Based Foods That Can Damage Your Kidneys
TRANSCRIPT In recent years, many experts have suggested the benefits of a plant-based diet in reducing the strain on your kidneys (1, 2). But just because something is from a plant doesn’t mean it’s good for your kidneys, particularly if you have kidney disease. In reality, some plant-based foods can actually pose risks, and cutting […]
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These 7 Daily Habits Can Help Lower Your Creatinine Levels | Improve Kidney Health
High creatinine level indicates kidney disease, and keeping it low can help you avoid the pain and costly treatments associated with advanced kidney issues, such as dialysis. Try these 7 simple habits to lower your creatinine level, and maintain healthy kidneys. Before we dive in, please note, all the information in this video is created […]
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9 Skin Signs That May Indicate Your Kidneys Are Damaged
TRANSCRIPT It is important to know that skin changes usually appear when you’ve already been having problems with your kidneys for a while. Remember, early detection and treatment can make a world of difference in kidney health. According to the latest studies, more than 800 million people worldwide may experience chronic kidney disease (1). So, […]
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Surprise! Drinking Water Wrongly Can Damage Your Kidneys
TRANSCRIPT Did you know that drinking water wrongly can potentially harm your kidneys? By “wrongly,” we mean you can either drink too much or too little water. Both can potentially harm your kidneys. Now you may wonder, what’s the right amount of water to drink? Many people believe in the old adage that you should […]
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9 Fruits to Lower Creatinine Levels and Improve Kidney Health
TRANSCRIPT Did you know a routine blood test can reveal vital clues about your kidney health? One such test, the creatinine clearance test, measures your body’s ability to eliminate waste products through the kidneys (1). Creatinine is a waste product created by the breakdown of muscle tissue and protein in your diet (1). Healthy kidneys […]
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Top 9 Drinks To Help Stop Proteinuria and Heal Your Kidneys
TRANSCRIPT Proteins are essential for building and repairing our bodies. Normally, proteins stay in the bloodstream because they are too large to pass through the filtering system of healthy kidneys. When significant amounts of protein are found in urine, it’s called proteinuria (1). In our previous video, we explained extensively the major causes and symptoms […]
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Urinating Every 2 Hours? 11 Reasons Why (Plus Home Remedies)
TRANSCRIPT Frequent bathroom trips every couple of hours can be a normal frequency for some folks, especially with lots of fluid intake. But if it is something that happens all the time or bothering you or disrupting your routine, it is a good idea to look into what’s causing it. This is scientifically called frequent […]
