Rita Fernandes Rita Fernandes Asked 4 months ago

Are beets good for kidney?

I'm trying to maintain good overall health, and I've heard that beets are very nutritious. Specifically, I'm wondering if beets are good for kidney health or if there are any precautions I should take.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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I am a bit confused about this. I read somewhere that beets are good for detox, but then someone else said they are bad for kidneys. Can anyone clarify this for me?

Sridhar Rao Sridhar Rao Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Beetroots are excellent for blood pressure because of their nitrates, which helps kidney function indirectly. However, if you already have kidney stones or high creatinine, they might not be suitable. Make sure to get regular kidney function tests and consult your doctor.

Megha Chawla Megha Chawla Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how overwhelming it is when you read conflicting things about kidney health and start overthinking every food. Beets are very healthy for normal, healthy kidneys, but if there's any pre-existing issue, they can be tough. Try not to stress, and just ask a doctor to be sure.

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Maine ghar pe bohot saare nuskhe sune hain, par kidney ke mamle mein dhyan rakhna padta hai. Agar aapko pathri ki shikayat nahi hai, toh chukandar khane mein koi burai nahi hai. Bas hamesha santulit maatra mein hi khayein.

Vijay Mhatre Vijay Mhatre Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

At my age, half the things that are good for my heart are bad for my kidneys! Beetroots are great for blood flow, but if you have stone issues, they'll make you cry. Better to get your reports checked before making them a daily habit.

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