Does Alcohol Affect Your Kidneys? | The Cooking Doc®

Does Alcohol impact your kidneys?
That is a question I get asked a lot. So today I am going to discuss the "yes" and "no" answers to this question because there is not a definitive answer, as everyone is different.

In this video we are going to break down the different ways alcohol can affect the kidneys and body, and then talk about the ways you can safely incorporate alcohol into your diet.

Content Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Does Alcohol Affect the Kidneys?
01:28 - The Good News
02:41 - Cirrhosis and Liver Disease
03:21 - Kidney Disease and Alcohol
04:03 - Medications
04:55 - Alcohol is a Fluid
05:22 - Unhealthy Eating
05:58 - Heavy / Binge Drinking
06:22 - Conclusion

Working as a kidney doctor, I found that my patients were often unaware of just how important diet and lifestyle were and how often they felt unsupported by generic advice to “eat healthy”.

The home cook in me hated hearing this, so I set out to find a better way. I began to combine my medical training and love of food, making videos of simple recipes that were based on science and packed with flavor. Instead of just saying “eat healthy” to my patients, I could give them the resources they needed to make a real difference in their health.

Kidney doctor, passionate home cook, and YouTube sensation Dr Blake Shusterman empowers people to proactively manage their health by stepping into the kitchen. The author of several cookbooks with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, The Cooking Doc® believes anyone, at any age can transform their health with small changes that make a big difference. Based on science and packed with flavor, Dr. Blake’s simple recipes have inspired home cooks everywhere to change their diet, retrain their taste buds, and transform their health.

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[eugeneabreut]

My dad got a kidney transplant 30 years ago from type 1 diabetes. He’s drinks 8-9 beers a day and his creatntin is is normal and his kidney function is still decent. He’s one of the longest kidney transplant survivors in the state of Florida. Let that sink in

[ajaypalsinghgrewal]

Thanks doc.... I had liver cirrhosis that led to CKD... Now on dylasys once a week.... Had stopped drinking at all.... Sober today....I have hypertension aswell.... Been adviced SLKT

[tammywork]

I have CKD and I have a few beers every now and then so this is good to know, thank you!

[marypagel]

I am enjoying your website. I have learned a lot from listening to you. Thank you

[Dovietail]

My beloved cousin died of multiple organ failure today after trying to quit drinking for years and being noticeably sick for less than a week. Yes, her kidneys failed, along with her liver, and she had double pneumonia. It was a cascade. She left 2 precious little boys behind. We are devastated.

[vasudevaa]

Thanks for sharing information, can person can have salads ( cut raw vegetables, like cucumber, carrots ) during drinks ..

[chazlon]

Hi there, i have a question . Is astragalus beneficial for kidneys, and if so, what type (brand/powder) and dosage?

[debm]

Hello doc i have regular back pain and frequent urination after drinking alcohol.. kindly recommend, .

[DogEcology]

Hi, I’ll be having a partial nephrectomy, so I’ll still be having more than 1 kidney, do you think it will be okay to have 3 glasses of wine and a cocktail during a restaurant dinner experience?

[DM-bysr]

Can drinking plenty of water after you drink help your kidneys?

[maryamjose]

Am so happy right now am Herpes negative thanks #drodukuhome

[hugosfan]

I have a kidney stone and I drink 3 shots a I'm tappering off how do I rehydrate myself.

[markmacfarlane]

What is "a drink"? Bit vague.

[wraynephew]

He does not explain on a biological and scientific level how alcohol harms the kidneys. I would have love to see an animated video of how alcohol interacts with the kidney of a binge drinker

[anacondaeunectes]

Duh! C2h5oh affects every system in the body. Silly question.

[stevetruth]

Old news. Don't drink. Don't.

[HealthHacksDaily]

Thanks doc.... I had liver cirrhosis that led to CKD... Now on dylasys once a week.... Had stopped drinking at all.... Sober today....I have hypertension aswell.... Been adviced SLKT