Can PKD Patients Take Fresh Figs

2015-05-25 03:06

Fig health benefits are numerous. It can promote health and general well being. Can polycystic kidney disease (PKD) take fresh figs?

Clinical studies have proved the following benefits of figs to PKD patients:

1. Control high blood pressure

High blood pressure is always accompanied with Polycystic kidney. Potassium rich foods help prevent high blood pressure. That’s why figs are ideal to prevent and manage hypertension effectively. However, not all PKD patients are allowed to eat figs under this condition. If PKD patients have high blood potassium in blood, they are not good to eat figs.

2. Heart health

Heart disease is a major cause of death in kidney disease so it is very important to take methods to help the heart function normally. It is found that figs are a great source of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids. Therefore, having figs can definitely save the heart from a wide range of diseases.

3. Alleviate constipation

Constipation is a common complication in PKD. The fiber content in figs is extremely high, so regular consumption of figs helps to treat bowel conditions like constipation, hemorrhoids or pile.

4. Bone health

Due to electrolyte disorder, PKD patients usually have low calcium but high phosphorus level in blood. This, patients will experience bone problems like bone pain, bone fracture and eventually osteoporosis. Foods that have high calcium levels are good for bones. The calcium in fig plays a major role in strengthening the bones.

PKD patients can enjoy the fig health benefits but not everyone can take it due to its high potassium. Thus, if you want to know whether you can eat fresh fig or not, you can consult with online doctor or email to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com. We will reply you as soon as possible.

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