Spices are indispensable items in everyday life, adding texture and colour to dishes and whetting the appetite. However, there are some spices to avoid for people with kidney disease as they may aggravate the condition.
1. Salt. Salt is one of the most commonly used spices in daily life, but too much salt intake can take a toll on the kidneys. Sodium ions in salt are one of the main causes of high blood pressure, and persistent high blood pressure can accelerate kidney damage and functional decline. In addition, sodium ions in salt can also increase the filtration burden on the kidneys, overloading the kidneys, which can aggravate kidney disease. Therefore, patients with kidney disease should strictly control their salt intake to no more than 6 grams per day.
2. Monosodium glutamate. MSG is a commonly used flavor enhancer, but it contains high levels of monosodium glutamate, a substance that is metabolized in the body to produce uric acid. For the average person, a small amount of MSG consumption will not have much impact on the body, but for patients with kidney disease, excessive MSG intake may increase the burden on the kidneys and lead to further deterioration of kidney function. In addition, high uric acid can also promote the formation of kidney stones, which can worsen kidney damage. Therefore, patients with kidney disease should try to avoid consuming MSG or replace it with other natural flavor-enhancing seasonings, such as chicken essence and soy sauce.
Patients with kidney disease need to pay special attention to the use of seasonings in their daily diet. Excessive intake of salt and MSG may increase the burden on the kidneys and lead to worsening of the condition. In order to protect kidney health, patients with kidney disease should follow the dietary principles of low salt, low fat, low sugar and low purines, and try to avoid eating seasonings and foods that are harmful to the kidneys. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits and regular medical check-ups are also important measures to prevent kidney disease.