The document provides dos and don'ts for keeping kidneys healthy. It recommends staying hydrated by drinking 2 liters of water daily but not overhydrating. It also recommends eating kidney-friendly foods, exercising regularly, limiting caffeine, alcohol and smoking, and reducing sugar and salt intake. Additionally, it advises limiting over-the-counter medications and using supplements cautiously as excessive amounts can harm kidneys. The overall document outlines lifestyle habits and dietary choices to support kidney health.

1. Do’s And Dont’s
Keeping Your
Kidneys Healthy

2. Do Stay Hydrated
You can stay hydrated by drinking at
least two liters of water every day.

3. Don’t Overhydrate
Excessive water intake could decrease
sodium in your blood to dangerously
low levels.
Drink less water at night.

4. Do Eat Healthy Food
Include kidney-friendly fruits and
vegetables in your diet. Most kidney
problems arise out of other medical
conditions like high blood pressure,
diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Follow healthy eating habits to control
weight and blood pressure.

5. Don’t Over-Caffeinate
Cut down on caffeine consumption as
caffeine dehydrates your body, leading
to kidney stones.
Limit caffeine to moderate doses – 200
to 300 milligrams per day.

6. Do Exercise Regularly
Engaging in sports or any form of
exercise helps with the flow of blood to
the kidneys.
Regular physical activity can prevent
weight gain and high blood pressure.

7. Don’t Consume Alcohol
And Stop Smoking
Quit drinking alcohol and stop smoking.
Smoking can damage blood vessels, which
decreases blood flow in kidneys.
When the kidneys don’t have enough
blood flow, they can’t function at optimal
levels. Smoking also increases the risk of
high blood pressure as well as the risk of
kidney cancer.

8. Don’t Reach For The
Sugar And Salt
The sodium in salt increases the
calcium content in your body that may
cause kidney stones.
Sugar absorbs more calcium and
magnesium which leads to kidney
stones.

9. Do Limit Over-The-
Counter Medicines
Common non-prescription pills like
ibuprofen and naproxen (NSAIDs) can
cause kidney damage if taken too
regularly over a prolonged period.

10. Do Use Supplements
And Herbal Remedies
With Caution
Excessive amounts of certain vitamin
supplements and some herbal extracts
may be harmful to your kidneys.

11. Thank You