Can PKD Patients Drink Sugarcane Juice

2014-11-20 08:50

Sugarcane is a field crop. Juice can be extracted from the stalk by sucking or chewing on an exposed end. The juice from sugarcane is also very healthy and is loaded with a range of essential nutrients. The health and nutrition benefits that result from consuming sugarcane has been listed below. And whether polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients can drink sugarcane juice is explained as below:

Sugarcane and diabetes

Diabetes is a common complication of PKD and it is important to control diabetes. As sugarcane contains no simple sugars, it can be enjoyed by diabetics without worry. However, as for type-2 diabetes patients, they should limit the intake of sugarcane juice.

Sugarcane and kidney function

Sugarcane is believed to clear the urinary flow and also help the kidney to perform its functions smoothly.

Sugarcane and digestion

Sugarcane is good for digestion, as it can effectively work as a mild laxative because of its high potassium content. However, if PKD patients have high potassium level in blood, they should limit or avoid the intake of sugarcane.

Sugarcane and urinary tract infection

It is alkaline in nature and is the perfect antibiotic agent. It works perfectly to relieve the pain and burning sensation most people experience during a bout of urinary tract infection (UTI). UTI is often experienced by most PKD patients, so sugarcane juice can be consumed.

Sugarcane and infection

Sugarcane is known to boost your immunity and keep common infections at bay. People with kidney disease experience more infection than those without renal disease.

PKD patients can drink sugarcane juice. However, they should not drink too much sugarcane juice, otherwise, kidney condition may be worsened.

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