Relationship between iron and chronic kidney disease

2015-08-18 15:23

Patients with chronic kidney disease should take notice of daily diet. Elements in food are very important for kidney disease. Iron is important and necessary for our health. Here we will mainly talk about relationship between iron and CKD.

Iron plays a vital role in our body. It can help produce red blood cells, because iron is necessary to constitute hemoglobin. Besides, iron has the function of transporting oxygen through body. As is known to us, anemia occurs when body is short of iron. Patients with CKD are very prone to anemia. Blood in urine and accumulation of wastes and toxins are leading causes of anemia in CKD.

If people have no enough iron in body, the below symptoms can appear:

1. the ability of concentration is lowered.

2. physical strength decreases.

3. anemia can occur.

4. appetite becomes bad and breathing may be difficult.

Patients with CKD are suggested to supply iron element to alleviate anemia. They can eat some food rich in iron, but most food which is rich in iron contains much protein. Thus, choosing rich iron food needs to be careful. The below food can be very helpful for supplying iron and has little protein: strawberries, tangerines and vitamin C-enriched cranberry juice, lean meat, iron-fortified and iron-enriched cereals and enriched rice.

If patients with chronic kidney disease want to ingest iron by taking medicine, they must consult doctor at first. Never decide on your own. More elements patients with CKD need in daily life, welcome to consult our online doctor or leave a message any time. Quickest reply will be given.

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