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Research shows that diets rich in high-alkaline foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits lead to a more alkaline urine pH level. This higher alkalinity helps protect healthy cells and maintain balanced essential mineral levels in the body.
The acid produced by processed foods and animal proteins overworks the kidneys over time. By contrast, the potassium, calcium, and magnesium abundant in fruits and vegetables help buffer and reduce this acid burden, offering protection for kidney health and better control of elevated blood pressure.
Researchers carried out a five-year, randomized, controlled trial with 153 individuals diagnosed with hypertension and chronic kidney disease. They tested dietary acid reduction via added fruits and vegetables against supplementation with sodium bicarbonate tablets. They believed that adding more fruits and veggies to the diet would cut down on the body's acid load from food. In turn, this could bring down high blood pressure and take some pressure off the kidneys.
Everyone in the study was put into one of three groups. In the first group, people added 2 to 4 extra cups of fruits and veggies to what they ate each day. The second group took sodium bicarbonate pills every day. The third group third served as a control, continuing only with routine medical care.
The five-year results showed that both adding fruits and vegetables and taking sodium bicarbonate helped protect the kidneys better than standard care alone. But the group that ate more fruits and veggies also enjoyed the bonus of lower blood pressure and healthier weights.
Refined foods are a major source of advanced glycation end products, dangerous molecules that form when proteins or fats bind with sugars in the blood. By fueling inflammation and oxidative stress, they play a key role in driving chronic illnesses, particularly kidney damage and heart disease.
One of the simplest ways to help keep your body's pH levels in a healthy range is to include about three servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
To view the original scientific study click below:
Kidney and Cardiovascular Protection Using Dietary Acid Reduction in Primary Hypertension: A Five-Year, Interventional, Randomized, Control Trial
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