It is okay to eat dragon fruit for patients with chronic kidney disease

Fruit of the dragon or pitaya, is a very popular furit today. However, is it okay to eat dragon fruit for patients with Chronic Renal Disease?

According to the survey, this delicious fruit is loaded with many nutrients and mineral elements. Such as protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C, calcium, anthocyanin, iron and carbohydrates. And some of its benefits have been summarized as follows:

Prevent hardening of the arteries The anthocyanin present in this fruit is a good source of antioxidants that help fight against free radicals and prevent hardening of the arteries as well as to prevent heart disease and stroke.

Anemia control For patients with chronic kidney disease, kidney anemia are experienced due to a drop in kidney function. Eating dragon fruit in adequate amounts can help control anemia, as it is rich in iron, which is an indispensable element in producing hemoglobin.

Prevent Constipation High levels of water soluble dietary fiber makes it a good choice to prevent constipation, cholesterol and weight loss. Excreting toxins Albumin in this fruit can be combined with heavy metal ions automatically, therefore, toxins can be excreted outside the body through the excretory system.

However, diabetics are not suggested to eat much of it. As the extra intake of it will raise your blood sugar level and aggravate kidney damage.

In general, patients with chronic kidney disease may eat in moderation. If you do not know how much you can eat, remember that our online doctors will always be here to help.

In daily life, these patients should also pay attention to other aspects of the diet. Such as, low in protein, low in fat, low in salt, high in fiber, low in potassium and low in phosphorus. If you want to learn more about kidney disease please send us an e-mail kidneyfailuretreat@hotmail.com or leave a message below!