Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd for PKD Patients

2014-04-15 07:06

Though bitter gourd tastes not very good, it has many health benefits. In the following, we list several health benefits of bitter gourd for PKD patients. Hope it can help you.

Fight against infection

Kidney infection, urinary tract infection and abdominal infection are very common among PKD patients. Bitter gourd juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, which can help to build your immune system so as to increase your body’s resistance against infection. It can also slow down the bacterial growth, and kill it after some time.

Cure kidney stone

Kidney stone is a complication of PKD. Bitter gourd helps to maintain healthy liver and bladder. Healthy liver can share more responsibility in discharging toxins and then reduce the burden on kidneys. It is also diuretic, which is useful in curing kidney stone.

Lower blood pressure

People with PKD often complain about high blood pressure. The kidney cysts oppressing the tissues around results in ischemia. In order to increase blood flow volume, your body elevates blood pressure. Eating bitter gourd helps lower blood pressure.

Prevent heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for kidney failure patients. Bitter gourd help to reduce the bad cholesterol levels which clog the arterial walls and thereby reduce the chances of heart attack.

Cleanse blood

PKD affects your kidney to filter wastes and toxins from your body. The accumulated wastes and toxins will cause further damage to your kidneys. Bitter gourd contains beneficial properties that cleanses the blood from toxins.

Though bitter gourd has so many health benefits, you should pay attention to its acceptable daily intake (ADI). Excessive consumption may cause mild abdominal pain or diarrhea. ADI is made according to your medical condition. You had better consult your doctor to make sure before you add it to your diet.

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