Can I Drink Tea With PKD

2015-01-30 03:43

Can I drink tea with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)? Tea has many kinds. Some tea is good for kidneys and others are bad for kidneys. If you with PKD want to drink tea, you should drink tea which is good for the kidneys. Here we will introduce some kidney-friendly tea.

Some herbs have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes them effective natural options for fighting or preventing infections of the bladder, kidney and other organs. A convenient way of taking such medicinal herbs is by drinking hot infusions, which are commonly called herbal teas.

1. green tea

Green tea protects your kidneys from drug-induced toxins. It can elevate the body’s antioxidant defense system, clean up free radicals, lessens oxidative damaged, and protects the kidneys against raserpine-induced toxicity. In addition, green tea is also beneficial for kidneys following ischemia. Kidneys will become damaged and inflamed when the blood supply returns to the tissues in the organ after an ischemia. What’s more, green tea improves kidney function in people with diabetes. Kidney disease is a common complication among diabetics.

2. parsley tea

Parsley tea is a natural remedy for a variety of genitourinary complaints including urinary tract, bladder and kidney infections. Parsley has diuretic properties which can increase the rate of urination and help to flush bacteria and other pathogens from the kidneys and bladder.

3. cranberry tea

Cranberry tea is a common remedy for kidney stones and urinary tract infections due to its acidity, high vitamin C and antibiotic properties. Cranberry can slowly dissolve calcium deposits in the kidneys and help reduce calcification in blood vessels.

Of course, whether you can drink tea still depends on your medical condition. Remember to consult your doctor or our online doctor before taking any herbal tea.

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