Is Raw Honey Good for PKD

2014-06-04 03:00

Raw honey is not only delicious, but also has rich health benefits. Is raw honey good for PKD? Now I can give you the answer. Raw honey is good for PKD patients. But do you know what is the health benefits of honey for PKD patients? And how to eat more healthily?

First, let’s see its various nutrients.

Honey is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamins such as B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and vitamin C. Minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, sulphur, zinc and phosphate are found in honey. They have following health benefits.

Second, let’s see its various health benefits.

-Reduce the risk of infection

Cyst infection and urinary tract infection are common symptoms of PKD patients. Honey has been proved to have antibacterial properties due to its acidic nature and enzymically produced hydrogen peroxide. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases. Besides, honey helps strengthen your immune system so as to protect you from infection.

-Inhibit the growth of cysts

Some researches show that vitamin B3 is good for PKD patients. Because it can not only dilate blood vessels to reduce blood pressure, but also restrain the activity of SIRT1, which is a special gene to control the growth of cysts. From the nutrient value of honey, we can see that honey is good source of vitamin B3.

-Other health benefits of raw honey

Raw honey can increase calcium absorption and hemoglobin count so as to prevent bone disease and anemia. Raw honey may also lower total cholesterol while increase good cholesterol so as to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Though honey has so many health benefits, you should pay attention to the acceptable daily intake. Too much is as bad as too little. If you do not know how much raw honey you can take, please leave your basic medical condition below. Our doctor will help you make a wise decision after analyzing your case.

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