Benefits of Moringa for Polycystic Kidney Disease Patients

2014-04-16 03:51

What are the benefits of moringa for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients? As we know, for PKD patients, they need to pay attention to what can eat and what cant eat in their daily diet, which can help reduce the kidney burden and protect the residual kidney function.

Moringa is usually honored as the ultimate survival “super food”, which has high nutrition for people, and it also has benefits for PKD patients.

1. Preserve kidney function

For PKD patients, because of the enlargement of kidney cysts, it will cause kidney damage and reduce the kidney function. The seeds of moringa are rich in antioxidants, which can protect the kidneys from damaging further.

2. Purify blood

As we know, kidneys have the function of filtering toxins and wastes from blood. When the kidneys are damaged, it will cause the wastes and toxins building up in blood and cause blood polluted. In this condition, patients need to purify their blood. Moringa has the function of anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic and anti-parasitical properties, which can help purify the blood and protect the kidneys.

3. Strengthen immune system

The poor immune system can cause infections for PKD patients, which can make further damage to kidneys, so patients need to strengthen their immunity. Moringa can help strengthen the immune system, which can help PKD patients prevent infections and slow down the progression of kidney failure.

4. Prevent anemia

Anemia is a common complication for PKD patients, which can be caused by many factors. And the loss of iron is one of the reasons. Moringa is rich in iron, which can help prevent the anemia caused by the lack of iron supplement.

Above are the benefits of moringa for PKD patients, however, this doesn’t mean all the PKD patients can take it. Because of its high potassium and protein, PKD patients need to take it depending on their own illness condition. They can ask the advice of their doctor, who can give them a satisfied answer.

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