What Foods Are Allowed for Polycystic Kidney Disease

2014-04-03 03:04

Many polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients know they should follow a restricted diet. But sometimes they do not have a clear mind about what foods are allowed for polycystic kidney disease. In the following, there lists some foods.

High quality protein

Protein is necessary for your body. Without protein your body would quickly cease to function. Since protein can not be stored it is necessary to continually eat protein. But proteolysis produces a lot of wastes. Therefore, you should limit the intake of protein to decrease the burden on kidneys. And when you choose protein, high quality protein is recommended, for it produces less wastes. Egg white, lean meat, fish, poultry without skin are all belong to such protein.

Besides, as published in volume 57 of Kidney International in 2000, studies in lad animals show that soy protein slows the progression of PKD. Maybe you can have a try.

Fresh vegetables and fruits

Vegetables and fruits such as guava, kiwi-fruits, cranberries, onions, peppers, cabbages and so on are all high in antioxidants, which can neutralize the free radicals in the body, reducing their damage to cells.

Vegetables and fruits with high potassium are preferred in the early stage of PKD, because potassium helps counteract sodium in the body so as to control blood pressure. Therefore, PKD patients can consume these high potassium fruits like papaya, prune, honeydew and cantaloupe melon, banana, raisins, mango, orange, etc.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids has many health benefits. It can not only inhibit the kidney inflammation, but also dilate blood vessels to lower blood pressure and cholesterol level as well as improve bone density to prevent bone disease. In addition, it may helps low the growth of kidney cysts. You can get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water oily fish, flaxseed, walnuts, pecans and so on.

Though these foods are allowed for polycystic kidney disease, you should also attach importance to the acceptable daily intake. There goes an old saying in China, that is, too much is as bad as too little. How much you can consume should be made according to your remaining kidney function. If you do not know, you can contact us. We are glad to help you.

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