Can PKD patients Eat Tomatoes

2014-04-14 03:03

Tomato is very common on the dining table. Its rich health benefits has grabbed the attention of health seekers. Can PKD patients eat tomatoes?

Lower blood pressure

The cysts oppressing the tissues around results in less blood flow. In order to increase blood flow volume, your body will increase blood pressure. Tomatoes contain impressive levels of potassium, which can reduce the tension in blood vessels and arteries, thereby increasing and lowering the stress on the heart by eliminating hypertension.

However, if your PKD has developed to the advanced stages, you may have to limit the intake of tomatoes, because your damaged kidneys can not remove the potassium from your body. Too much potassium can make you have abnormal heart rhythm and slow heart rate. That can be life-threatening.

Prevent urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection is a common complication of PKD. Tomatoes are great sources of water, which can stimulate urination, so tomatoes are a diuretic in certain ways. This can help remove wastes and toxins from the body. This property does not only help reduce urinary tract infection, but also alleviate edema as well as decrease BUN.

Boost immune system

Frequent cold and infection can worsen your state of illness. Tomatoes are a abundant source of antioxidants and vitamins, which can prevent against free radicals from damaging the body’s systems. Improved immune system can keep these aliments away. Besides, the vitamin K has other health benefits. It is essential in blood clotting and controls bleeding.

Other health benefits of eating tomatoes

Eating tomatoes reduces cholesterol and protects the heart, improve digestive health, prevents gallstones, minimizing constipation, etc.

From the above, we can see that eating tomatoes is very good for your health, but you should also control its acceptable daily intake. For more information, you seek help from online doctors.

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