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12 Foods That Can Worsen Kidney Function

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to a qualified health provider about your situation.

Glass of iced dark soda with condensation next to an amber glass bottle on a wooden kitchen table.
Swap dark sodas for sparkling water with fresh lemon to protect your renal blood vessels from inorganic phosphoric acid additives.

1. Dark-Colored Colas

Dark colas contain high levels of inorganic phosphoric acid, which manufacturers add for color and shelf stability. Unlike naturally occurring plant phosphorus, your digestive tract absorbs 90% to 100% of these chemical additives.

Elevated serum phosphorus pulls calcium directly from your bones, leaving your skeleton brittle and weak. This excess mineral binds with circulating calcium, forming dangerous calcifications inside your coronary and renal arteries.

Swap dark sodas for sparkling water with fresh lemon to protect your renal blood vessels.

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