Surprising Things That Can Hurt Your Kidneys




 
 

5.Sodas
If you drink two or more diet sodas a day, you may be more likely to get kidney disease. In one study, diet soda-drinking women had kidneys that worked 30% less well after 20 years compared with other women. Sugar-sweetened drinks did not have the same effect.

 

6.Dehydration
Your kidneys need water to work properly. Not getting enough — especially if that happens often — can cause kidney damage. How can you tell if you’re drinking what you need? Your pee should be light yellow.