Radish is a common part of salad. It may not taste very good, but it has a number of health benefits. is radish good for kidney patients? Read on to find out the answer.
Radish is diuretic in nature.
It means that it increase the production of urine. As a result, it can help relieve swelling, a common symptom of kidney disease. With urine, massive waste products can be passed out of body so as to reduce their damage to your kidneys. Besides, juice from radish cures inflammation and the burning feeling during urination. It cleans out the kidneys and inhibits infections in the kidneys and urinary system.
Radish improves cardiovascular system.
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death for kidney patients. Eating radish regularly can reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease, because it is a great source of anthocyanins.
Radish lowers high blood pressure.
Radish is a very good source of potassium, which can widen the flow of the blood, and therefore reduce blood pressure. But if your kidneys have been severely damaged or your blood potassium level is high, you had better control radish intake.
Radish controls diabetes.
Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure. Radish has a low glycemic index and it also helps regulate the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream to prevent sudden spikes or drops.
Other benefits of radish
It can relieve symptoms of constipation, strengthen immunity, decrease congestion in respiratory system, keep skin moisture, etc. Space limited, we do not list them all here.
Is radish good for kidney patients? Yes, moderate intake is good. If you want to control the disease well, simply diet can not help you reach this goal. You should combine it with proper treatment. Peking Tung Shin Tang Chinese Medical Hospital has helped tens of thousands of renal patients to regain health. To get our help, you can leave a message below or contact online doctor directly.
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