Can Kidney Failure Patients Eat Lemon

2014-03-28 03:08

The health benefits of lemon have long been recognized by many people. But for kidney failure patients, they can not enjoy whatever they like. Some nutritive fruits and vegetables may be poison for kidney patients. Can kidney failure patients eat lemon?

Lemon helps regulate acid-base.

One of the kidney function is to regulate acid-base. For kidney failure patients, they are prone to have acidosis. Though lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline-forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH.

Lemon boosts immune system.

Some aliments, such as fever and cold, can worsen your medical condition. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and protect you from various disease.

Lemon decreases load on kidneys.

Lemons help cleanse and purify blood and liver, flushing toxins out of the body. So eating lemons helps decrease the load on the damaged kidneys. And the damaged kidneys gradually regain their ability in a clean blood environment.

Lemon is diuretic.

Lemon assists the body discharge unnecessary liquids through tissues. It may also help individuals with higher uric acid within their blood eliminate the extra uric acid.

Lemon helps lower blood pressure.

High blood pressure is a common symptom of kidney failure. Drinking lemon juice is helpful for people suffering from high blood pressure, because it contains potassium. Besides, the vitamin P in lemon strengthens blood vessels thus prevents internal hemorrhage. Also. Making it useful in treating high blood pressure.

In addition, the citric acid in lemon juice helps to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits and kidney stones. Space limited, we do not list all its health benefits.

Though eating lemon has so many health benefits, it is better for you to consult your doctor before using lemons. If desired, you can contact our online doctors to make sure how much you can take.

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