Is tea good for your kidneys?

Answer by  steve12 (342)

Generally, most liquids are good for the kidneys. The tea is very similar to the pure water, and it in some way cleans the kidneys. But there are some sort of tea, which contain special ingredients that can cause reaction in the blood vessel of the body including the kidneys.

Answer by  Surina (64)

While drinking small amounts of tea is okay, drinking too much can effect your kidneys, making them work harder. Some tea has caffeine which is harmful in great amounts. Make sure to drink lots of water every day if you are a tea drinker so it counteracts the caffeine in tea.

Answer by  MattK (1713)

Tea and any liquid which promotes easy urination is good for your kidneys. Tea provides antioxidants as well as being a great diuretic.

Answer by  Hom (238)

First, it depends on which type of tea you consume. Some tea may provide antioxidants which overall good for the body, but the teas that contain high amounts of caffeine may be bad for your kidneys. All tea have some salts called oxalate, which may create kidney stones which are not good for your body.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Tea is a kidney stimulate. Like anything else, even something good for you can be bad if overdone. Actually there are some types of tea used as a kidney cleanse.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

Non-caffeinated teas and herbal teas are nonharmful fluids. Drinking plenty of fluids when one has no pre-existing kidney problems is good for the renal system.