Is Lady’s Finger Good for PKD

2014-04-02 03:09

Lady’s finger is a popular vegetable in India. Due to its rich nutrient, it becomes favored by more and more people. But is it good for PKD patients?

Nutrient values of lady’s finger

Lady’s finger is high in fiber, and various vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin K and folate content. It also contains rich minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium and manganese. Lady’s finger is one of those few vegetables which have the highest content of phytonutrients and antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein.

Now let’s quickly have a look at some of its health benefits.

-The various vitamins and antioxidants make lady’s finger a good immune booster food. With a improved immune system, you can fight with your disease powerfully.

-Bone disease is very common when your PKD develops to end stage, because your kidneys can not activate vitamin D, which affects the absorption of calcium. But the rich calcium, vitamin K and folate content in lady’s finger all help build strong bones and density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

-Anemia is also often complaint by kidney patients. It results from EPO and iron deficiency. Eating lady’s finger can supplement part of iron, helping red blood cells production so as to alleviate your anemia.

-Heart disease is the major cause of death for kidney patients. The high fiber content in lady’s finger helps in elimination of deposited cholesterol and clots so as to lower cholesterol level and protect you from heart disease.

From the above, we can see that lady’s finger is very good for PKD patients. But you should also pay attention to the acceptable daily intake. Because if your kidneys are severely damaged, these minerals can not be removed from your body. Too much of them in your body also bring a series of problems. If you send the detailed information on your medical condition to us, we will help you make a wise decision.

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