Is Aloe Vera Good For High Creatinine Condition

2014-10-03 08:26

People with IgA Nephropathy often experience high creatinine level. Apart from taking medical treatment, they also want to look for some food or drinks which are good for high creatinine condition. Aloe vera is a well-known herbal remedy for human health due to its long list of therapeutic properties. Well then, is aloe vera good for high creatinine condition?

We know creatinine is a waste product which is usually discharged from your body. When kidneys are damaged and cannot function properly, excess creatinine will accumulate in your body, thus causing elevated creatinine level. Therefore, if people eat certain food which is a healthy-friendly food, it is also good for high creatinine level condition. Aloe vera is such a kind of food since it has many healthy benefits for kidneys.

1. Enhance your immune system

Low immunity or immune disorder is one of main factors of kidney disease because low immunity cannot fight against bacteria and toxic substances. In this condition, bacteria and toxic substances will enter your body, leading to partial infection and damages on kidney intrinsic cells. Immune system enhancement is important for decreasing the risk of kidney disease. Polysaccharide in aloe vera helps our immune system fight back fungal infections.

2. Help alleviate constipation

Constipation is one common symptom in kidney disease patients. Aloe vera contains fiber and enzymes, which help with digestion. It can alleviate constipation to some extent.

3. Heart benefits

Heart disease is one leading cause of death of kidney disease patients. Taking aloe vera helps improve blood circulation in the body. Besides, it is studied that aloe vera may help decrease total fat levels in patients with high cholesterol, which helps reduce fatty deposits and blood clots in the arteries of the heart and body. This is beneficial for heart.

Generally speaking, aloe vera is a kidney-friendly food and it is also good for high creatinine condition. However, it does not mean all kidney disease patients can consume it. They should decide whether they can consume aloe vera according to their own medical conditions.

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