What Should I Do If I am Not Getting Enough Nutrients

2015-10-06 06:27

Nutrients are significant for us, so do patients with kidney failure. However, for patients with kidney failure, because they need to have a limited diet in life and poor appetite always occurs on them, it is very hard for them to get enough nutrients from food. Thus, in this situation, how to help patients with kidney failure get enough nutrients?

Nutritional supplement is a good option for kidney failure patients. But this does not mean you can take any nutritional supplement you like. It is very necessary and important to consult doctors before taking any ones, because some nutritional supplements are not regular and do harm to kidney.

Low phosphorus, low protein, low potassium, low salt in diet is necessary for kidney failure. Hence, when you choose some nutrients you need to pay attention to the above elements on label. Eating more vegetables or fruits can be beneficial for patients with kidney failure, which provide rich vitamins for people. Besides, they should eat less meat to avoid much fat and cholesterol in body. Overweight or obesity is a big problem, which contributes to high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and heart disease.

A good planned diet is very necessary for kidney failure patients. And you should talk about with doctors and dietitians to set up a detailed diet in daily life. Any question or more information about kidney failure, please leave a message or contact online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very fast for you.

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