Can PKD Patients Eat Apricot

2014-10-31 17:23

Apricots are a delicious fruit that are incredibly juicy and soft. Apart from its delicious taste, apricot also has some medical properties. Therefore, as for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) patients, they are eager to know whether they can eat apricot. Follow us to find the answer.

Generally speaking, if PKD patients eat apricots properly and moderately, it is good for them to eat apricots. Because PKD patients can get the following health benefits from apricots.

1. Alleviate anemia

Anemia is common to be seen in PKD patients. Apricot is rich in iron and copper which is helpful for the formation of hemoglobin. Thus, it is beneficial for those who are suffering from anemia.

2. Clear toxins from the body

With injured kidneys, many toxins and wastes will accumulate in the body. It will cause many serious conditions so it is important to flush out toxins. Apricot juice helps detoxify the body by flushing out toxins. With this view, it also helps alleviate symptoms of toxin accumulation like itchy skin, poor appetite, nausea and vomiting.

3. Heart health

The beta carotene in apricot is considered to play a positive role in cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention. Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death for PKD patients, so it is very important to treat cardiovascular disease.

4. High in fiber

Constipation is often suffered by PKD patients and dialysis patients. Patients should follow a high fiber diet to alleviate constipation to some extent. The high fiber content in apricots is great for digestion and helps balance the metabolism.

5. Weight loss

Dialysis patients have abnormal weight loss. Apricots are a low calorie, nutrient rich food source that may be a great addition to any weight loss program. In addition, the fiber in apricot may help to maintain a healthy weight level.

From the above,we can see apricots is good for PKD patients. If you do not know how much you can eat, you can leave us a message to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com or consult our online doctor directly.

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