Can Patients with PKD Eat Coconut

2015-08-21 06:56

Coconut is a very delicious fruit and popular with many people around the world. Can patients with PKD eat coconut? We need to understand contents and properties of coconut.

The below are elements of coconut:

Protein, fat, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, thiamine, riboflavin, Nick acid potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper zinc manganese, phosphorus, vitamin C.

Besides, coconut can help promote urination, alleviate swelling of heart disease, benefit skin care. Due to rich nutrition like minerals, protein and vitamins, coconut can enhance immunity and strengthen physical power. It is a wise choice to drink it in summer, helping eliminate thirst.

Many benefits of coconut can do much good to our health. However, for patients with PKD, they should avoid coconut in daily life, because a low phosphorus, low protein, low potassium, low sodium diet should be followed. In this way, kidney function can be prevented dropping further with a healthy diet. Much protein and potassium in coconut are harmful to kidney, which can put more pressure on kidney and affect kidney function. In addition, rich fat in coconut can contribute to high cholesterol level, lading to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is common for patients with PKD.

Hence, patients with PKD should avoid eating coconut. A healthy diet plays an important role in treating disease. Patients with PKD must take care of and pay attention to daily diet. If you have any doubt about kidney disease diet and want more information, welcome to contact online doctor or leave a message any time. Reply will be given very soon.

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