Hello, how are your kidneys doing? this is Katherine, welcome to 00Kidney!
In today's video I'll talk about the health benefits of baking soda.
And since a lot of you are asking in comments, also about the dangers of GMO foods.
This is the weekly video about your comments, so let's start!
In my video "how to treat kidney disease" Thomas Gold asked
Some youtube videos say that taking baking soda helps to cure kidney problems, can you
advice on this, thanks Hello Thomas, and thank you for your comment.
Baking soda is a very interesting topic.
Here's what you need to know: yes, baking soda can help and there are serious studies,
done on a large number of test subjects, proving that it works.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, kidney
patients taking a daily dose of baking soda were able to slow down the progression of
CKD.
Scientists stated that , and I'm quoting here: this cheap, simple supplement improves the
nutritional status of patients and has the potential to translate into significant economic
and quality of life gains, as well as clinical benefits.
This means that their studies proven baking soda to have some serious capability of improving
not just the renal function of the subjects of the test, but their quality of life as
well.
Now, this is almost common knowledge, as a lot of people made videos about this here
on Youtube and there are tons of reading material about it.
But, not everyone knows that baking soda really works well just for kidney patients in the
advanced stages of CKD.
So just for patients with kidneys almost not working at all.
The problem that baking soda solves is a condition called metabolic acidosis.
Failing kidneys remove less acid from the body, causing it to accumulate.
Baking soda, being alkalizing, can neutralize this excess of acids, reducing the damage
taken by the kidneys.
So yes, if you have ckd definitely try baking soda.
In one of my previous videos I've explained how to use it correctly to maximize its benefits.
I'm putting a card here on the top right, so watch the video if you want to know more.
Feel free to ask in comments for any clarification you need.
Now, on with the next comment.
This is... basically the same comment from two different users.
Rchelle2000 and M Lahluh both stated that... it is better to avoid non organic soy foods
and GMO soy.
And they definitely have a point here.
While not all GMO foods are dangerous, there are studies confirming the dangers associated
with GMO soy.
And, since a lot of the soy we consume is from GMO sources, it's a good idea to only
eat non-GMO organic soy foods.
Now, the problem is that in the US 80-90% of soybeans are genetically modified.
GMO soy has been found to cause liver and kidney problems, allergic reactions, increased
infant mortality and sterility.
Even the purpose of the modifications done on soybeans is dangerous.
Soy beans are modified to be more resistant to an herbicide called glyphosate, which presents
various health concerns for humans and specifically for our kidneys.
So what they are basically doing is modifying soy beans in dangerous ways so they can put
more of a dangerous poison on the crops.
So, while soy has a lot of benefits for the health of our kidneys, choosing the right
source of the soy we eat is really important.
So be always careful with what you eat!
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