A renal diet is generally prescribed for those suffering from chronic kidney disease. In general, fruit juice can play an important role in a renal diet. Well then, can you consume orange juice with kidney disease?
Orange juice is not suitable for those who have elevated potassium level in blood. Because orange juice is high in potassium. Depending on your specific guidelines, you may be able to consume these juices in moderation provided that you minimize other sources of potassium for the day. Thus, if you have high potassium level in blood, you had better not drink orange juice. Apple juice and cranberry juice are relatively low in potassium. You can choose low potassium juice to drink.
Why high potassium juice is not good for kidney disease patients?
When kidneys fail, they can no longer remove excess potassium, so the level builds up in the body. High potassium in the blood is called hyperkalemia. It is dangerous for patients. Some of the effects of high potassium include nausea, weakness, numbness and slow pulse.
How to prevent potassium levels from getting too high?
Limit foods high in potassium
Limit milk and milk products or replace with nondairy substitutes
Read lables on packaged foods and avoid potassium chloride
Choose apples, berries, or grapes, instead of bananas, oranges or kiwi
Choose dried cranberries, instead of raisins or other dried fruit
Drink apple, cranberry or grape juice, instead of orange juice or prune juice
Avoid high potassium vegetables like dried peas and beans, pumpkin, potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash and tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Generally kidney patients are not suggested to drink orange juice. The above are some suggestions to you. If you have any question, you can leave a message below or consult our online doctor directly.
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