Can I Consume Carrot with PKD

2014-05-05 03:07

It is widely acknowledged that carrot is a very healthy diet. Can I consume carrot with PKD? Many patients may concern the answer to this question. If you have any other question, please leave a message or send emails to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com. We will reply you in 24 hours.

Let’s see whether carrot is good for PKD or not. Eating carrots in proper amount helps PKD patients alleviate some symptoms.

-Immune system

PKD patients always have poor immune system. Carrots contains high content of vitamins and other antioxidants, which can stimulate the activity of white blood cells and boost immune system so as to protect your from various disease.

-Swelling

Swelling is a common symptoms of PKD, which is caused by water retention. Carrot juice is diuretic and helps to eliminate excess fluid from the body, reducing water retention. This property can also reduce the risk of urinary tract infection and kidney stone.

-High blood pressure

High blood pressure is also an obvious symptom of PKD. Carrot is a good source of potassium, which can counteract the effect of sodium, relax the tension in your blood vessels and arterials so as to lower blood pressure and protect you from cardiovascular disease.

-Anemia

PKD can affect your kidney function to secrete erythropoietin so as to stimulate bone marrows to form hemoglobin. It is said that carrot’s molecules are close to human’s hemoglobin molecules, making it very beneficial in blood-building.

-Inflammation

PKD can also cause kidney inflammation. Carrot has anti-inflammatory property, which can prevent further damage to your kidneys and gout. Besides, PKD can cause joint pain, gout and other inflammation. This property helps reduce these symptoms.

Carrot also has other health benefits such as purify and revitalize the blood, balance the acid alkaline ratio in the body, lower cholesterol, etc.

Though carrot is packed with so many health benefits, you should pay attention to acceptable daily intake. How much you can take depends on your remaining kidney function. If you do not know, please consult the doctor.

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