The Well Planned Diet for Kidney Failure Patients

2016-02-27 09:00

Patients with kidney failure are very concerned about diet, and they think a good diet is helpful for treating disease. Yes, it is right, and the well planned diet can slow down disease condition of kidney failure. This time we will give you a detailed introduction for diet for kidney failure patients.

1. avoid caffeine and alcohol in life

much coffee and alcohol are not good for our health, also for kidney failure patients. Thus, these should be avoided in daily meals.

2. avoid high sodium or salt food

high blood pressure is easy to cause for kidney failure patients. Much salt or sodium can increase blood pressure. Low salt and sodium is necessary in life.

3. low protein, low creatine food

much protein can produce more wastes, which can cause much pressure for kidney, and creatine can produce creatinine in body, high creatinine level is also a sign for kidney failure patients. Therefore, you should have a low protein and creatine food. But some high quality protein can be ok, which produce very few wastes in body.

4. low potassium and low phosphorus

kidney has a hard time removing potassium and phosphorus for kidney failure patients, thus high levels of these food can make kidney burden more pressure, worsening kidney function. Low potassium and low phosphorus are necessary in diet for kidney failure.

5. low fat and cholesterol

keeping a good weight and shape is also beneficial for kidney failure patients, which can lower the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease for patients. Thus, low fat and cholesterol are needed in meals.

6. water

if there is swelling or edema in kidney failure patients, limiting water or fluids is necessary for patients with kidney failure.

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