HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDNEYS HEALTHY
1. Regular, Consistent Water Intake One of the primary functions of your kidneys is to remove extra fluid from the body in the form of urine. This ensures that the acid and electrolyte levels in your blood (including sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) remain at the ideal concentration. Without the correct balance, nerves, muscles, and other tissues in your body may not work normally. 1 If you are chronically dehydrated , there will not be enough water in your body to dilute acid or eliminate wastes from your blood. This can lead to the breakdown of muscles and the release of a protein called myoglobin which can clog the kidneys' filtering units, To avoid this, you need to drink enough fluids throughout the day—ideally water—to maintain optimal blood volume. How much water you need depends on your age, body weight, and other factors. Water needs can also increase when you sweat a lot in hot weather or while exercising. But generally speaking, the National Instit