Don’t Eat Too Much Shellfish
Sometimes seafood give major health benefits, but consuming too much shellfish will hurt your kidneys over time. According to research found in the 2014 Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, shellfish contains the chemical domoic acid, which can be harmful, if not toxic. “Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning” can cause your kidneys to get severely injured. The acid is still harmful to your kidneys even in small amounts, so eating some types of seafood can actually be harmful.
Don’t Eat Too Much Shellfish
Medical Photos Can Be Harmful
Most people don’t get MRIs in general, but be aware that the dye they use in this procedure can hurt your kidneys. One of the side effects of these dyes is Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN), a disease which causes the kidneys to fail for as long as three days. Thankfully, the condition is reversible, but the disease is still dangerous.
Medical Photos Can Be Harmful