Shall I Use Wheatgrass Juice with PKD

2014-05-09 06:02

As a nutritious juice, wheatgrass juice gains more and more popularity. Does it really have so many health benefits? Shall I use wheatgrass juice with PKD? The answer is certain. Wheatgrass can help PKD patients control certain symptoms.

Reduce high blood pressure

PKD is characterized by fluid-filled cysts. These cysts oppress the blood vessels around, resulting in less blood supply. In order to maintain the blood supply, your body will increase blood pressure. High blood pressure can further damage your kidneys. The proteinous compounds in the high quality chlorophyll from wheatgrass has been found to be beneficial in lowering high blood pressure.

Prevent infection

PKD patients are prone to be attacked by urinary tract infection. Chlorophyll arrests growth and development of unfriendly bacteria so as to reduce your risk of infection. Besides, wheatgrass is a mild diuretic, which can increase the urine output so as to reduce infection and kidney stone.

Alleviate Anemia

PKD can affect your kidney function so as to reduce the secretion of erythropoietin, resulting in anemia. With the progression of PKD, anemia will become more and more serious. The chlorophyll molecules closely resemble that of the hemin molecule, a pigment which combines with protein to form hemoglobin. And the high content of iron in wheatgrass juice can also increase red blood cells count.

Detoxify

Kidney filters wastes and toxins from your blood. With PKD, wastes will build up in the blood. Wheatgrass juice can help detoxify the lymphatic system and eliminate faecal matter in the intestines and colon. And then some of the wastes can be removed.

Other health benefits

Wheatgrass juice can also boost immune system, lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar level, reduce cancer development, remove drugs substances from the body, etc.

From the above we can see that wheatgrass juice is good for PKD patients. How much you can take depends on your remaining kidney function. If you would like to know more information about healthy diet for PKD patients, please contact online doctor.

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