Can Patients with CKD Eat Salmon

2015-07-23 09:09

Patient with CKD have many restrictions about diet. Salmon is full of rich nutrition and very popular for people around the world. Can CKD patients eat salmon? It is primary that we need to know about salmon.

It has very high nutrition value with good reputation in the international market.

Protein 14.9 ~ 17.5%, fat 8.7 ~ 17.8%, moisture content 61.4%, salmon contains 1384 calories, 50 mg calcium, phosphorus 153 mg, 1.9 mg of iron per 100 grams. Moreover, Phosphate, calcium and vitamins A, D are contained by salmon.

People with normal conditions are very highly recommended to eat salmon in life. Nevertheless, for patients with CKD, much protein can aggravate proteinuria and make kidney carry more pressure, though protein in salmon is high protein which is easy to decompose and produces little wastes. Too much fat makes cholesterol level elevate, contributing to high blood pressure. Rich phosphorus in salmon worsens kidney function by putting more burdens on kidney, and it can promote calcium in bones to get out to maintain the balance of calcium and phosphorus in blood. In this way, bones will become weak and fragile, causing bone problems in the end. Though large amounts of vitamins and iron can enhance immunity and physical strength, alleviate anemia in chronic kidney disease, patients with CKD should limit or avoid salmon in life. if disease condition develops very seriously, salmon must be strictly forbidden.

Apart from salmon, other food rich in phosphorus, protein, salt, potassium should be avoided. Vegetables and fruits are recommended for patients with CKD, the below is allowed to eat:

green beans, wax beans or snow peas, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms or garlic, apples, berries or grapes, peaches, plums or pineapple. If you have other question or need more information about CKD, welcome to leave a message, email pkdtreatment169@gmail.com.

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