Honey is good nutrition that we not only can provide abundant vitamin B, but also contain various minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chloride, sulfur, iron and phosphate. Honey is beneficial, but for patients with renal impairment have to pay attention to the intake of the same, as the high consumption of honey will produce effects on renal disease. Here, we will give an introduction to the effects of honey in renal failure.
What are the effects of honey in renal failure?
1. eat much honey the risk of renal failure patients for heart problems increase.
Honey is rich in potassium, it is important for the growth and maintenance of body mineral. It is essential for a healthy body, however for patients with renal failure, the kidneys can not download as failed excess potassium timely and successful, they have to pay attention to potassium intake. The normal range of potassium in the blood is between 3.7 and 5.2 mEq / L. For patients with renal failure, when the level of potassium in the blood is higher than the normal range, are at high risk for problems heart, like irregular heartbeat and heart failure.
2.For patients with renal insufficiency, high consumption of honey can cause bone problems
As mentioned in the first paragraph, honey contains various minerals and one of them is phosphorus. High level of phosphorus restrain our bodies absorb enough calcium. If this condition persists for a long time, hypocalcemia or low serum calcium levels occur. Low blood calcium is the main cause for patients with renal insufficiency to experience bone problems, such as bone pain, bone fractures and osteoporosis.
How much can I eat honey with kidney failure?
Because they eat too much honey is not good for one with renal insufficiency, well then, how much we eat honey on earth? Actually, the amount of honey can a person with kidney failure is based eating deep into your potassium and phosphorus levels. Kidney is the organ that is responsible for expelling excess phosphorus and potassium. When kidney function is seriously impaired, large amounts of potassium and phosphorus accumulate in the body, leading to a high level of potassium and phosphorus levels. This is the reason why patients with renal insufficiency should avoid or limit foods high in potassium and phosphorus-rich foods.
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