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Is carrots good for kidneys?

Beta-Carotene Benefits Beta-carotene, the water-soluble form of vitamin A in carrots, helps the kidneys filter toxins out of the blood and prevent urinary tract infections, according to Dr. George D.

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Your kidneys tirelessly filter about 50 gallons of blood every day and produce up to 2 quarts of urine. To keep your kidneys healthy, plenty of water, sufficient rest and a well-balanced diet are key. Additionally, certain foods, such as carrots and cilantro, offer potential kidney-specific nutritional and health benefits.

Beta-Carotene Benefits

Beta-carotene, the water-soluble form of vitamin A in carrots, helps the kidneys filter toxins out of the blood and prevent urinary tract infections, according to Dr. George D. Pamplona-Roger, author of the book "Foods That Heal." An animal study published in the November 2012 issue of the "Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis" found that beta-carotene reduced inflammation and helped repair damage to kidney-filtering structures known as tubules. Researchers noted that beta-carotene worked at the genetic level to inhibit two different genes that promote inflammation in the kidneys.

Carrot Pectin Effects

Carrots contain a high concentration of pectin, a form of soluble fiber responsible for the characteristic gel-like consistency of jams, jellies and preserves. An animal study published in the October 2009 issue of the journal "Patologicheskaia Fiziologiia i Eksperimental'naia Terapiia" found that pectin was a more effective as a diuretic -- a substance that increases urine production -- and at managing symptoms of kidney failure than activated charcoal or polyphepan, two commonly used diuretics. Pectin also decreased levels of creatinine, a marker of kidney function that, when elevated, indicates stress on the kidneys. Researchers concluded that pectin shows potential as a natural therapy option for treatment of chronic kidney failure. Further studies are needed to determine if these benefits extend to humans.

Cilantro Detoxification Benefits

Cilantro may help reduce the damaging effects of lead on the kidneys, according to an animal study published in the October 2001 issue of the "Journal of Ethnopharmacology." In the study, 25 days of supplementation with cilantro decreased lead levels in the body and reduced lead-induced kidney damage. Researchers concluded that cilantro helped remove lead from the body and prevented injury to the kidneys. Cilantro is also useful for removing mercury, a toxic metal that decreases the kidneys' ability to filter and increases risk for kidney disease, according to R.A.S. Hemat, author of the book "Principles of Orthomolecularism."

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Can kidney pain come and go?

The pain can be sharp or a dull ache, and it may come and go. It's usually worse on one side, but it can occur on both flanks. Problems in the kidney (such as an infection or a kidney stone) are common causes of flank pain.

my.clevelandclinic.org - Flank Pain: Kidney Stone, UTI, Kidney Infection, Low Back Pain

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What is flank pain?

The flank is the area on the sides and back of your abdomen, between your lower ribs and your hips. Pain in this area is called flank pain. Several injuries, diseases and infections can cause pain in the flanks. Flank pain can range from mild to severe. The pain can be sharp or a dull ache, and it may come and go. It’s usually worse on one side, but it can occur on both flanks. Problems in the kidney (such as an infection or a kidney stone) are common causes of flank pain. Back injuries also cause pain that starts in the spine and travels to the flanks. Healthcare providers treat the condition that’s causing flank pain. Treatments include rest and medication.

How common is flank pain?

Flank pain is very common. Nearly everyone gets flank pain at some point. Kidney stones are one of the most common causes of flank pain. Every year in the United States, more than half a million people receive treatment for kidney stones. One in 10 people will get a kidney stone during their lifetime.

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