Your kidneys are the silent heroes of your body. They filter blood, remove toxins, balance fluids, and regulate blood pressure — all without you even noticing. But when these vital organs are damaged, the consequences can be life-threatening. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly sabotage their kidney health with everyday habits. Are you guilty of any of the following?

Here are 12 bad daily habits that may be slowly destroying your kidneys

— and what you can do to stop the damage.