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Avocado is one nutrient-dense fruit that can provide a variety of vitamins, minerals, protein and other substances to boost our health. However, once one person is diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease, they should pay attention to eating any food. Can PKD patients eat avocado?
Vitamin B3 in avocado can treat Polycystic Kidney Disease
Vitamin B3 is also called niacin. Recently, some researches have proven that vitamin B3 can help inhibit the formation of PKD kidney cysts and slow down their growth. Besides, it can help improve digestive system, skin and nerve function.
Folic acid in avocado can help protect remaining kidney function
With the expansion of kidney cysts, they will replace kidney functioning tissues gradually. Therefore, about 50% of PKD patients have kidney failure at age 60. Folic acid is one antioxidant substance that can help produce and maintain new cells, so as to protect kidney function. Besides, folic acid is also an essential nutrition to prompt the production of red blood cells.
Dietary fiber in avocado can boost appetite and prevent cardiovascular disease
It is reported that most of kidney disease patients finally die of cardiovascular disease rather than kidney failure. In view of this, it is quite important to prevent cardiovascular disease. The dietary fiber in avocado is one non-digestible form of carbohydrate that can improve patients’ appetite and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Potassium in avocado can help regulate blood pressure
High blood pressure is usually the first sign of Polycystic Kidney Disease, while potassium can help fight against the effect of sodium on blood pressure so as to reduce high blood pressure.
However, because avocado is one high-potassium food, PKD patients should limit or avoid it if their blood potassium level is higher than the normal or their kidney disease has progressed into moderate or end stage. To consume it safely, you can consult the doctor online firstly in detail.
