Is Cinnamon A Good Choice for PKD Patients

2014-04-22 01:08

Cinnamon is not only a spice, but also a herb, which has many health benefits. Is cinnamon a good choice for PKD patients? In the following, you may find the various health benefits of cinnamon.

-Protect you from infection

Infection, especially urinary tract infection is common among PKD patients. Cinnamaldehyde is a chemical found in cinnamon which can help fight against bacterial and fungal infections.

-Ease headache

Headache is also a common symptom of PKD. In our website, we have listed several reasons about what causes headache for PKD patients. Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.

-Reduce cholesterol level

For PKD patients, high cholesterol level is a risk for them to have heart disease. Cinnamon reduces harmful cholesterol so as to reduce this risk.

-Prevent cold and flu

Frequent cold and flu can cause further damage to your kidneys. Cinnamon tea is said to stop an impending illness in its tracts. This is also related to its anti-bacterial properties and warming properties and its propensity to increase blood flow and thereby improve blood oxygen levels to fight illness.

-Other health benefits

Cinnamon has many health benefits. Besides the above, cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood so as to provide a good blood circulation. It also helps stabilize blood sugar and alleviate joint pain.

Moderate intake of cinnamon usually causes no side effects. But too much use of cinnamon may irritate the mouth and lips, causing sores. What is worse, it may be toxic to your liver. Therefore, if you would like to add it into your diet, you had better consult your doctor. If desired, leave a message or send emails to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com. Our doctors will reply you in 24 hours.

 

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