Kidney Disease: Impact of High-Protein Diet on Kidney Function, Risks and Prevention

Kidney Diseases: Recently, 21-year-old American gymnast Suni Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, affecting her training and daily life. Suni Lee recently revealed in an interview with Self Magazine that she is fighting an incurable kidney disease. In February, when she woke up in the morning, her ankles were swollen and the next day, the swelling spread all over her body, on her face, legs, and hands. In this video, we will learn bout what are the functions of the kidneys and how high protein intake affects the functioning of the kidneys. 

Effects on Kidney With High-Protein Intake

The kidney is involved in excreting various waste materials, excess nutrients, and fluids from the body. The kidneys filter 1800 liters of blood every single day. It is harmful for people with kidney diseases to consume higher protein. Consuming a good amount of protein has various health benefits such as maintaining muscle mass, and providing satiety.