Approximately one in 10 people in the world suffer from chronic kidney disease of some type. A meta-analysis involving over 2.5 million healthy individuals reveals that lifestyle plays a major part in developing the disease. Diet is important: consuming more vegetables and less alcohol and salt is recommended. Quitting smoking and engaging in regular exercise are two other behaviors that cut risk. Following these guidelines can lower the risk of developing chronic kidney disease by 14 to 22 percent. Note that those who already suffer from kidney disease should follow other recommendations.

Key Takeaways:

• Adapting a vegetable rich diet and getting more exercise can help you reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease.
• If you are at risk of developing kidney issues, lowering salt intake and quitting alcohol can help reduce that risk.
• There is no evidence that shows that these lifestyle changes can prevent kidney disease but they can at least lower the risk.

“The researchers stress that the advice applies to healthy people at risk of developing kidney problems, and that people who are already suffering from kidney disease are to follow other lifestyle recommendations to avoid unnecessary strain on their kidneys.”

Read more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200902095136.htm