Kidney damage: From soda to salt, doctor lists everyday American foods that worsen kidney health
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 6:40 a.m. | Source: Times of India
The kidneys are silent workhorses of the human body in blood filtration, electrolyte balance, blood pressure regulation, and bone and red blood cell health. The impact of processed and convenience-based diets, especially in Western society, is insidious and is silently attacking these essential organs.Study shows an increase in young or middle-aged individuals signs of early kidney damage without the classic risk factors; no diabetes, no hypertension. What do most of these individuals have in common? Their diet, including foods that are high in sodium, phosphates, sugars, and unhealthy fats.