Your kidneys filter 50 gallons of blood every day. But certain...
Dr. Eric Berg DC@dr_ericberg
89 views
Aug 15, 2026
~2 min read
Advertisement
1
Your kidneys filter 50 gallons of blood every day.
But certain foods quietly damage their filters over time.
Here are 6 foods that can destroy your kidneys, and why:
1/ Cereals… 🧵
But certain foods quietly damage their filters over time.
Here are 6 foods that can destroy your kidneys, and why:
1/ Cereals… 🧵
0:02
2
Many cereals contain refined sugars, seed oils, and hidden residues of glyphosate.
Glyphosate is not listed on labels and may appear as “bioengineered ingredients.”
Long-term exposure has been associated with increased risk of kidney disease.
Glyphosate is not listed on labels and may appear as “bioengineered ingredients.”
Long-term exposure has been associated with increased risk of kidney disease.
3
2/ Instant noodles
Instant noodles are not just high in sodium.
They contain a preservative called TBHQ, which may:
• Increase kidney workload
• Contribute to kidney enlargement
• Be associated with kidney cancer
Instant noodles are not just high in sodium.
They contain a preservative called TBHQ, which may:
• Increase kidney workload
• Contribute to kidney enlargement
• Be associated with kidney cancer
4
3/ Candy with artificial dyes
Artificial dyes are difficult for the kidneys to eliminate.
They can recirculate through the bloodstream multiple times before being excreted, increasing kidney workload.
Artificial dyes are difficult for the kidneys to eliminate.
They can recirculate through the bloodstream multiple times before being excreted, increasing kidney workload.
5
4/ Fast food fried chicken
Cooking protein and sugar at high heat causes glycation, where sugar binds to proteins.
This process damages proteins and can contribute to tissue buildup, placing extra strain on the kidneys.
Cooking protein and sugar at high heat causes glycation, where sugar binds to proteins.
This process damages proteins and can contribute to tissue buildup, placing extra strain on the kidneys.
6
5/ Commercial bread
If bread remains soft for months, preservatives are often the reason.
Many commercial breads contain potassium bromate, a chemical banned in several countries due to concerns about kidney toxicity and cancer risk.
If bread remains soft for months, preservatives are often the reason.
Many commercial breads contain potassium bromate, a chemical banned in several countries due to concerns about kidney toxicity and cancer risk.
7
6/ Agave syrup
Agave syrup is often marketed as a healthy alternative to sugar.
In reality, it is made up of 80 to 90 percent fructose, which places stress on the liver, promotes insulin resistance, and increases diabetes risk, which is a major driver of kidney disease.
Agave syrup is often marketed as a healthy alternative to sugar.
In reality, it is made up of 80 to 90 percent fructose, which places stress on the liver, promotes insulin resistance, and increases diabetes risk, which is a major driver of kidney disease.
8
Common signs of kidney damage include:
• Sugar in the urine
• Protein in the urine
• Dark or abnormal urine color
Kidney damage can also impair vitamin D activation, contributing to deficiency.
Watch this video to learn more: youtu.be/GcRNVf9XU-M
• Sugar in the urine
• Protein in the urine
• Dark or abnormal urine color
Kidney damage can also impair vitamin D activation, contributing to deficiency.
Watch this video to learn more: youtu.be/GcRNVf9XU-M
9
A bit about me:
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols, helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols, helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
10
Most people waste months trying to fix everything at once, when only 1 thing actually needs fixing first. Fix that, and everything else starts to fall into place.
Take my free 2-minute quiz to find the #1 fix specific to you: drbrg.co/42KnjDO
Take my free 2-minute quiz to find the #1 fix specific to you: drbrg.co/42KnjDO
11
What is one key takeaway you gained from this thread? Share it in the comments below.
I read every comment and often use them to create future content that matters to you.
Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only.
I read every comment and often use them to create future content that matters to you.
Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only.