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🔑Key Takeaways
- Your kidneys can suffer significant damage silently, with few noticeable symptoms until the later stages.
- The leading causes of kidney damage are often linked to metabolic issues like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, which are driven by diet and lifestyle.
- Common habits, such as eating processed foods, chronic dehydration, and misusing over-the-counter drugs, place a heavy burden on your kidneys.
- Protecting your kidneys involves adopting a whole-foods diet low in sugar and processed carbs, managing stress, staying hydrated, and monitoring key health markers.
- Even if you have some kidney damage, many of these strategies can help slow progression and support your remaining kidney function.
