Is Flaxseed OK If You Have Polycystic Kidney Disease

2014-12-28 03:06

Flaxseed has been sued as a traditional food and remedy for thousands of years. It is now popular for many different health conditions. Well, is it OK for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients to eat flaxseed?

It is ok for PKD patients to take flaxseed and flaxseed has the following health properties:

1. heart health

Flaxseed is low in saturated fat and high in cholesterol-lowering unsaturated fat. It is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which is a part of a heart healthy diet. Heart disease is a major cause of death of PKD patients. Besides, flaxseed can also provide cardiovascular benefits by reducing cholesterol levels and inflammation.

2. reduce blood pressure

High blood pressure is a major complication of PKD. If left untreated, it will cause further kidney damage and speed up the disease into kidney failure. It is researched that daily consumption of flaxseed may help reduce blood pressure.

3. improve kidney function

Flaxseed has also been shown to improve kidney function in people with lupus. If you have lupus, or other medical conditions, it is very important to talk with your doctor about any supplements you take.

4. reduce inflammation

People with kidney disease can experience chronic inflammation that can lead to cardiovascular disease and even an increase rate of death. Inflammation will lead to recurrent kidney cyst. Omega-3 fatty acid helps reduce inflammation and reduce the mortality rate.

It is OK for PKD patients to take flaxseeds. However, you should not eat too much. Eating anything too much is not good for your health. If you do not know how much you can take flaxseed, you can consult our online doctor or leave a message to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com. Our renal experts will give you reply as soon as possible.

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