Is It Proper For Kidney Failure Patients To Eat Grapefruit

2015-01-14 08:53

Is it proper for kidney failure patients to eat grapefruit? Grapefruit is a nutritious number of the citrus family and it also helps fight a host of diseases. But can kidney failure patients eat grapefruits?

Here are some health benefits of grapefruit that may make kidney failure patients to include it in your diet on a regular basis.

1. anti-diabetes

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease. A diabetic can safely eat a grapefruit, which helps reduce the risk of kidney disease to some extent. Therefore, if you have a tendency toward diabetes, consume grapefruit fruit to prevent it.

2. digestive disorder

Diseased kidneys cannot perform its function properly, so many toxins and substances accumulate in the body, stimulating gastrointestinal system. People will experience vomiting, nausea, poor appetite and constipation. Grapefruit juice helps to promote digestion by increasing the flow of gastric juice. Besides, grapefruit contains high fiber that aids bowel movements.

3. insomnia

Insomnia is also a complication of kidney failure. A drink of grapefruit juice before bedtime helps to promote sleep and alleviate insomnia.

4. fatigue

Due to less red blood cell count, kidney failure patients will develop anemia. With anemia, people are easy to experience fatigue and tiredness. Drink a glass of grapefruit juice with lemon juice in equal parts with a little honey, to dispel all fatigue and tiredness.

Although it has benefits for kidney failure patients, always remember to take grapefruit only in moderation. Excessive consumption of grapefruit can leach calcium from the body system, causing decay of the bones and teeth. If you do not know how much you can take, you can consult our online doctor or leave a message to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com.

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