The Worst Food for Polycystic Kidney Diet

2015-11-05 02:09

This time we will introduce the worst food for polycystic kidney diet for you. It is proved that a good diet can be helpful for slowing down development of disease, including PKD which is no cure yet. PKD describes that numerous cysts grow and enlarge, which can damage other organs and tissues, even cause kidney failure and other symptoms, especially high blood pressure.

Much salt or sodium

High salt or sodium food should be avoided strictly in diet for PKD patients, because much sodium elevates blood pressure, and worsens kidney function. No salt or use substitute for salt in meal.

High in protein food

Protein produces wastes when decomposed in body, so much protein can produce more wastes, which can put more pressure on kidney and affect kidney function. Thus, high protein food should be avoided in diet, but high quality protein like red meat or egg white can be good because it produces very few wastes and supply essential amino acid to body.

Caffeine food

Caffeine can contribute to enlargement of kidney cysts and make disease deteriorate. This, in daily life, patients with PKD should avoid drinks and food which contain caffeine. Coffee, tea and colas which are very common for us should be avoided for PKD patients.

In addition, those high in fat and cholesterol need to be limited or avoided in meals, because blood pressure can be increase with those, and maybe overweight or obesity can be resulted in. if you need more or have any question about PKD or kidney disease, leave a message or contact online doctors anytime, we will reply very soon for you in detail.

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