Prunes is good for kidney disease?

Prunes are the best source of vitamin A in the fruit. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, can promote protein synthesis in the human body, the protection of eyesight, keep skin, hair and health are extremely important. In addition, the potassium contained prunes rich potassium to maintain muscle elasticity, maintain electrolyte balance plays an important role in the human body, but also helps the body release energy metabolism, weight loss have some help. So for kidney patients as a whole?

The main reason is that prune is rich in potassium. When kidney disease progresses into end stage, kidneys are unable to filter out extra potassium. Then, the deposits of potassium can cause many complications such as irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, breath problems, etc. Therefore, if patients’ blood potassium level is higher than the normal values, they are suggested to limit or even avoid prunes.

Besides, if kidney failure patients have begun hemodialysis, high-potassium foods should also be avoided since hemodialysis is unable to eliminate potassium efficiently. But, if they do peritoneal dialysis, the condition will be quite different.

If kidney disease is still in the early stage or patients are doing peritoneal dialysis, they don’t need to avoid prunes or prune juice. On the contrary, prune can bring some health benefits for these patients.

- Lower high blood pressure: If kidney patients’ high blood pressure is due to fluid retention in blood vessels, eating prunes can help reduce hypertension.

- Improve digestive system: Many kidney patients are suffering from poor appetite, while prunes can help improve patients’ appetite.

- Detoxify the body: This fruit can help increase the urine output so that it can bring more waste products and toxins from the body.

All in all a lot of food are pros and cons, and if you want to know certain things are appropriate, on a message to chinakidneyhospital@gmail.com.