Can You Take Hemp Seed Oil If You Are Dialysis

2015-05-09 06:05

One patient on dialysis sent us an email to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com and consulted that whether he can take hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil is regarded as the one of the most nutritious and easily digested foods on the earth. Well, can dialysis patients take hemp seed oil?

Hemp seed oil has the following health benefits:

1. Keep the heart healthy

Heart disease can be a leading cause of death in kidney disease patients. To reduce the death rate, dialysis patients should follow a diet which is good for heart. Hemp oil contains saturated fat which can reduce the chance of having a sudden heart attack or even fatal cardiac arrhythmia. In addition, hemp seed also contains phytosterols which can reduce blood cholesterol levels.

2. Improve immunity

A perfect 3:1 ratio of omega-6 Linoleic acid and omega-3 linolenic acid is able to strengthen immune system. With strong immunity, you have lower risk for cold, infection and other ailments. This avoids the relapse of kidney disease to some extent.

3. Rich protein

Hemp seed oil is rich in superior source of protein. Dialysis patients can take it to reduce waste production and workload on kidneys.

Generally speaking, dialysis patients can take hemp seed oil. But always remember moderation is the key point. If you do not know how much you can eat, you can consult our online doctor directly. Then you will get the exact answer. Besides, diet is not enough to treat kidney disease. You should take correct treatment to repair your damaged kidneys and improve your renal function. Only in this way can you live a better life.

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