Diet Recommendation for Patients with PKD

2015-08-24 10:04

PKD patients have many uncomfortable symptoms and their kidneys can be damaged. In addition to proper treatment, a healthy diet is also helpful for patients with PKD to control the enlargement of cysts and protect kidney function. Patients may be concerned about what this healthy diet contains. Here are some important diet recommendations for patients with PKD.

Have more vitamin and grain

Grain contains lots of crude fiber which is good for intestinal tract to remove wastes. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, such as VB, VC. Kiwi fruit, oranges, green pepper and cauliflower are with high vitamin C. However, most of the fruits and vegetables are in high phosphorus and potassium, so patients should consult a doctor before taking fruits or vegetables.

Take in low salt or low fat food

Low salt or low sodium is good for patients with swelling and high blood pressure. Low fat can avoid arteriosclerosis which may cause kidney disease. Less than 4g salt and 70g fat are allowed in patients’ daily life. Patients are suggested to take soybean oil, sunflower oil, olive oil and peanut oil instead of animal fats which also can lower cholesterol.

Take in low phosphorus and low potassium products

Phosphorus and potassium level in body is regulated by kidney. PKD patients lose parts of kidney function and lead to imbalance of electrolyte. Patients can take in low phosphorus and low potassium products to help control the electrolyte level. In this way, loss of calcium, hyperphosphatemia and hyperkalemia can be alleviated effective. Beans, peanuts, fish, meat, walnuts and egg yolk are rich in phosphorus. Fungus, kelp, banana, orange and grape contain high potassium.

Besides, rich protein food is also limited for patients with PKD because it can increase the burden of kidney. However, high protein food can be beneficial for patients with PKD because it can produce few wastes and supply necessary nutrition for our body. And a healthy lifestyle with appropriate exercises, no smoking, no drinking and keeping good emotion is also helpful for PKD patients. You can get more information and diet recommendations for patients with PKD in our website, and you also can contact us directly.

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