Suggested Diet for Polycystic Kidney Disease

PKD is one of genetic diseases .And in the world have a large number of people have diagnosed with this disease .If you don't treat this disease as soon as possible . Maybe this disease will development into kidney failure .A right diet plan maybe can prevent the further deterioration .

Things You Should Eat

Fresh fruits and vegetables.
(Photo: Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images)Eat a mostly low-fat diet full of fruits and vegetables, which are high in helpful antioxidants. Plant proteins also help lower blood pressure and may help slow the growth of kidney cysts. As published in volume 57 of Kidney International in 2000, studies in lab animals show that soy protein slows the progression of PKD, but try to stick with traditional fermented soy products like tofu, miso, and tempeh.
You should also get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids from sources like cold-water oily fish (salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and sardines), flaxseed or linseed, and walnuts and pecans. Some studies with rats indicate that omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil in particular, help reduce inflammation and slow the progression of PKD (Kidney International, 1999, volume 55).
Try to eat a lot of high-fiber foods that can combat insulin resistance -- high insulin levels have been linked with heart disease and faster rates of PKD progression. Good sources of fiber, in addition to fruit and vegetables, are whole grains and legumes.
Unlike other forms of kidney disease, PKD requires higher levels of potassium, so load up on foods like papaya, prune juice, honeydew and cantaloupe melon, banana, raisins, mango, pears and oranges and orange juice.

Foods to Avoid

Grilled sirloin steak; avoid meat and animal proteins.
(Photo: Jack Puccio/iStock/Getty Images)Reduce or eliminate animal proteins. Limit animal products to occasional broths, poultry, fish, low-fat cheese and egg whites, keeping quantities to 3 oz. per day or less.
Avoid excess amounts of salt, which causes your blood pressure to rise. This includes products like processed foods, soups, chips and soy sauce.
PKD patients should drink lots of water since water helps flush out waste products and helps you avoid dehydration, a common symptom of PKD. Avoid caffeine -- which causes dehydration -- found in coffee, chocolate, black tea, green tea, white tea, cola and even some decaf products.
Although moderate alcohol intake can be OK in healthier patients, drinks should be limited to two per day for men and one per day for women. Instead, try spritzers made with cranberry, apple or grape juice mixed with mineral water or sodium-free seltzer.

In other hand , at the early stage of your kidney disease,Choose a right therapy is the most important thing .

Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is one of efficient therapy for PKD patient . Because this therapy can make the disease not relapse . And the whole treatment progress not at risk .

If you want to know more detail information about Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy . Or if you have any questions about your kidney disease .Consult me through kidney-treatment@hotmail.com .