Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) a life-threatening disease. Although it is a
genetic disease, a proper Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) can help the patients
slow down the disease progression and postpone the onset of the disease for
those with the abnormal gene. The following article provides some healthy diet
suggestions for the patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). As
follows:
Foods to choose
1. Have less protein
The waste product of protein is urea. In normal cases, it is mainly removed
out of body by kidneys. Therefore, the larger the total amount of proteins
produced by liver, causes larger quantities of urea to be produced. It can cause
much burden to kidneys. Therefore, the patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease
(PKD) should reduce the total consumption of proteinuria.
2. Have more omega-3
Some researches prove that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the possibility of
cysts forming for its anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive and lip-lowering
effects. Fish, linseed oil, pecans are considered to be foods with high omega-3
fatty acids. Therefore, the patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) should
increase the proportion of these foods in their daily diet.
3. Limit salt intake
For the patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), they are very likely
to have hypertension. Too much salt intake can disturb the balance of minerals
in the kidneys, which increase the risk of hypertension or aggravate the primary
hypertension greatly.
4. Regulate potassium intake
The patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) should regulate the
potassium intake properly. Potassium can increase the body’s resistance against
PKD. However, high potassium intake can increase the risk of heart related
problems. Therefore, the patients should eat some foods with low potassium.
5. Water intake
Dehydration may trigger the cyst occurring. Therefore, the patients with
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) are recommended to have approximately three
liters of water per day.
The above article has introduced the general diet principles for the patients
with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). However, the disease conditions vary with
different patients. Therefore, the patients should make a proper diet plan based
on their medical reports under their doctors’ guidance. Or if you like, you can
send me an email and we would like to give you more diet suggestions on your own
disease. Email: kidney-treatment@hotmail.com.