[header] How to prevent kidney disease [title] Reduce your sodium intake. [step] Watch how much sodium you eat and limit it to 2 , 300 mg of sodium a day. This is equal to about one teaspoon of salt.
[header] How to prevent kidney disease [title] Reduce your sodium intake. [step] Watch how much sodium you eat and limit it to 2 , 300 mg of sodium a day. This is equal to about one teaspoon of salt.
Excessive intake of sodium can affect the health of your kidneys and cause kidney infections. [substeps] Eat 500 mg of sodium a day if you are active or strong. Eating too much sodium can lead to kidney disease, so avoid it as much as possible. [substeps] If you are on dialysis or at work, limit your sodium intake to 1 , 600 mg per day. Eating less can help prevent kidney disease and will help prevent further kidney problems and underlying illnesses. [substeps] One study has shown that women who eat less than 1 , 200 mg of sodium per day were credited with one , 200 menstrual cycles. If you eat too much sodium, fluid can build up in your body causing swelling and shortness of breath. Try seasoning with herbs or spices instead of salt.