What Is A Diet To Shrink Kidney Cyst

2015-05-30 10:00

What is a diet to shrink kidney cyst? Although there is no complete cure for kidney cyst, diet indeed can do some help for stopping the growth of kidney cyst. Well, are there any recommended foods to shrink kidney cyst?

1. Citrus fruits

Scientists have discovered that a component found in grapefruit and other citrus fruits may successfully block the development of kidney cysts.

2. Low sodium diet

To prevent water-sodium retention, a low sodium diet is recommended to you. In addition, high sodium can also cause elevation of blood pressure, which is a common complication of kidney cyst. In order to prevent further kidney damage, a low sodium diet should be followed. Kidney cyst patients should avoid bacon, pickles and processed foods. You can replace sodium with other herbs when you are cooking to flavor your dishes.

3. Low protein foods

Kidneys have many functions and one of them is to remove the waste and toxin from the body. However, with the increase of the cysts, kidney is unable to filter wastes completely and effectively. In order to reduce waste, a low protein diet is necessary. However, to meet your body’s need, a high quality protein diet is suggested such as fish, egg white, milk and lean meat.

4. Avoid caffeine

Caffeine is a risk factor for enlarged cysts. Coffee, tea, cola and other caffeine-containing foods and beverages should be avoided by kidney cyst patients. Water is the best option. Dehydration may incite kidney cyst formation so patients are recommended approximately three liters of water a day. How much water you can intake depends on a person’s heart, lung and kidney status.

Diet indeed contributes to shrinking kidney cyst but it is not enough. Other than diet, kidney cyst patients can have a try of Chinese Medicine to shrink kidney cyst and improve renal function. Only in this way can renal cyst be shrunk effectively and fundamentally. If you need to know further information, you can leave a message below or send mail to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com. We are glad to help you.

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