Is Peanut Butter Good on PKD

2014-04-04 01:02

Peanut butter is so delicious that it is favored by many people. But for PKD patients who have a restricted diet, can they still enjoy peanut butter? In other words, is peanut butter good on PKD? In fact, peanut butter does not only taste good, but also has many health benefits.

Nutrient value of peanut butter

Peanut butter is high in protein. It also contains high fat, but its unsaturated fat is much more than saturated fat. Besides, it contains niacin, vitamin E, calcium, copper, potassium, iron, and magnesium, resveratrol, fiber, etc. These contents have the following health benefits.

Health benefits of peanut butter

-Lower blood pressure

High blood pressure is a common symptom of PKD. In the early stages of PKD, proper intake potassium can counter the negative effects of sodium so as to lower high blood pressure.

-Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death for all kidney patients. Unsaturated fat lowers your risk of developing heart disease by reducing the amount of bad cholesterol. The fiber also helps lower cholesterol level. Besides, vitamin E and resveratrol are also associates with lower levels of heart disease.

-Protect you from bone disease

Bone disease is prone to occur with the development of your disease. Magnesium and calcium is excellent for bone building, which can protect you from bone disease.

-Alleviate anemia

Anemia is also common among PKD patients due to EPO and iron deficiency. Iron in peanut butter can help you a lot.

From the above, we can see that eating peanut butter is good on PKD. But it is still a good idea to enjoy peanut butter in moderation. If you have advanced PKD, you had better consult your doctor. Because the rich minerals can not be removed by your damaged kidneys. If desired, please leave a message or send emails to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com.

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