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10 Kidney-Damaging Habits to Avoid

The kidney is an organ that is shaped like a yellow bean and there are two of them located on each side of the spine below the rib cage, one on the left and one on the right.

The functions of the kidneys include:

1. Filtering out waste products from the body's metabolism
2. Regulating the balance of water and minerals in the body
3. Producing hormones that control blood pressure
4. Stimulating the production of red blood cells
5. Eliminating toxins, chemicals, and drugs from the body

Here are 10 habits that can damage the kidneys and should be avoided:

1. Holding urine
2. Not drinking enough water
3. Consuming too much salt
4. Not treating infections immediately
5. Excessive animal protein intake
6. Long-term use of insulin injections
7. Excessive alcohol consumption
8. Sleep deprivation
9. Abuse of painkillers
10. Vitamin and mineral deficiency