Is It Good For PKD Patients To Take Forskolin

2015-03-10 03:47

Forskolin is a chemical found in the roots of the plant coleus forskohlii. The truth is forskolin has many benefits and it has a rich history of use dating back hundreds of years. The question is that can polycystic kidney disease patients take forskolin.

The health benefits of forskolin

1. lower blood pressure

We know most PKD patients may have high blood pressure. Forskolin can strengthen the walls of the blood vessels as well as helping the heart produce more powerful heartbeat. Forskolin also helps widen the blood vessels, which reduces blood pressure.

2. improve immune system function

PKD patients usually have a poor immune system function. With low immune system, patients are easy to get relapsed and further kidney damage may be caused. Forskolin is researched that it has properties of anti-inflammatory and boosting immune system properties.

3. increased energy

Kidney disease patients often feel fatigue and have no energy to do anything. Researchers found that forskolin has a significant reduction in fatigue.

However, not all PKD patients are suitable for using this forskolin. Forskolin can have some side effects, which can worsen kidney condition.

Side effects of forskolin

Forskolin may cause headache, decreased blood pressure and rapid heart rate due to vasodilator properties. Besides, it also has the risk of enlarging kidney cysts so PKD should avoid forskolin.

Forskolin has some good and bad for PKD patients. Before taking it, patients should consult kidney expert. The most safest way for PKD is natural herbs like Uva Ursi, Nettle and Hot Compress Therapy and Medicated Bath, Medical Soup, etc. if you want to learn more information about them, please leave a message to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com or consult our online doctor directly.

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