What Do Your Kidneys Actually Do?

🫘 Your kidneys do much more than make urine. They work 24/7 to keep your body healthy and balanced.

Here’s what your kidneys do every day:

💧 Filter Waste They remove toxins and waste products from your blood, which leave your body as urine.

⚖️ Balance Fluids Your kidneys keep the right amount of water in your body to prevent dehydration or fluid overload.

🧂 Control Minerals They regulate important minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus to keep your muscles and nerves working properly.

❤️ Help Control Blood Pressure Your kidneys produce hormones that help regulate blood pressure and support heart health.

🩸 Make Red Blood Cells They release a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO), which tells your bone marrow to produce red blood cells.

🦴 Keep Bones Strong They activate vitamin D, helping your body absorb calcium for healthy bones.

💙 Protect Your Kidneys

✔ Drink enough water ✔ Eat a balanced diet ✔ Control blood pressure and blood sugar ✔ Exercise regularly ✔ Avoid smoking ✔ Don’t overuse painkillers unless advised by your healthcare provider

Healthy kidneys keep your whole body healthy. Take care of them every day! 🫘💙