Small Changes You Can Do To Prevent Kidney Disease And Live Longer

Published on 11/28/2019
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Steer Clear Of Body Enhancements

Steroids and body enhancement medication may improve muscle strength, but they destroy your kidneys as well. Research shows 90 percent of bodybuilders developed scarring because of taking muscle enhancement medications. After some time they stopped using the medications, their kidneys regained their health. Also, steroids can lower blood protein levels, raise your cholesterol, and cause some swelling in your body, which are all harmful to your kidneys.

Steer Clear Of Body Enhancements

Steer Clear Of Body Enhancements

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Monitor Your Heartburn Medication

Some heartburn medicine are okay to take on a daily basis, but proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) aren’t one of them. Research indicates that these drugs, which act by suppressing acid in the stomach, can harm your kidneys. Frequently taking PPIs will cause a 26 percent increase in your risk for kidney disease. Other kinds of heartburn medications, like H2 Blockers, don’t bring about these harmful side effects. You may want to consider taking an H2 Blocker instead if you regularly take heartburn medication.

Monitor Your Heartburn Medication

Monitor Your Heartburn Medication

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