Post Date December, 03 2023
Since suffering from kidney disease, the physical condition has been declining day by day, and people have become increasingly haggard. My daughter came home to visit and saw that I often felt nauseous, nauseous, and depressed, which made me very distressed. Through expert introduction, I bought many health products for me, hoping to improve my condition. Seeing so many health products, I understand that it's all in one's heart, but I dare not eat them. I'm really hesitant!
So many types of health products, which one is suitable for oneself and can be trusted?
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The relationship between health products and kidney disease
According to the Food Safety Law, health food refers to food that claims to have specific health functions or is intended to supplement vitamins and minerals. Food that is suitable for specific populations, has the function of regulating the body, is not aimed at treating diseases, and does not cause any acute, subacute, or chronic harm to the human body.
For patients with kidney disease, long-term organ damage and frequent treatment have led to deteriorating physical conditions. Moreover, with increasing environmental pollution and work pressure, various harmful factors can cause irreversible harm to the human body, which can seriously affect human health and lifespan. So, when kidney disease patients are severely lacking in nutrients, reasonable use of health products is indeed a good choice.
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What is a health food
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What types of health products do kidney disease patients need
Health products rich in vitamin D
Vitamin D is a steroid derivative, also known as an anti rickets vitamin. It is closely related to calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, mainly promoting the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body. For our kidney friends, the lack of vitamin D can promote disorders in mineral and bone metabolism, leading to osteomalacia and osteoporosis, as well as insufficient calcium absorption (some kidney friends may experience spasms in their hands and feet, manifested as muscle spasms, calf spasms, seizures, etc.).
Therefore, the rational application of active vitamin D can not only treat the secondary hyperparathyroidism related bone disease of chronic kidney disease patients, promote the reabsorption of calcium and phosphorus in renal tubules, but also help improve other damaged organs in the whole body.
However, excessive intake can cause symptoms of poisoning, such as loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased serum calcium and phosphorus, soft tissue calcification, kidney stones, and possible symptoms such as renal failure and hypertension, which can lead to death in severe cases.
Health products rich in vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin, also known as tocopherol. Vitamin E has a strong antioxidant effect, which can prevent the oxidation of fatty compounds, vitamin A, selenium (Se), two sulfur amino acids, and vitamin C. For patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes and other complications of kidney disease, long-term consumption has a good effect.
Therefore, rational use of vitamin E can not only effectively resist oxidation, prevent and treat atherosclerosis, improve immunity, but also regulate platelet coagulation, reduce the risk of thrombosis, myocardial infarction and stroke, and protect vision.
However, excessive supplementation of vitamin E may lead to the following toxic symptoms: muscle weakness, blurred vision, diplopia, nausea, diarrhea, and obstacles in the absorption and utilization of vitamin K.
Health products rich in dietary fiber and minerals
Health products such as Anlixin XX fruit and vegetable fiber chewable tablets, meal substitutes, and Shancun, which are rich in dietary fiber and minerals, are deeply loved by kidney friends. Doctors also often recommend patients with kidney disease to eat more dietary fiber, especially for patients with kidney disease complicated with diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, etc., dietary fiber supplementation is the most reasonable choice.
Therefore, the rational use of dietary fiber can not only inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis and hypertension, but also effectively prevent the occurrence of kidney disease patients with cardiovascular diseases.
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Dietary supplements are more beneficial than health products:
Kidney friends should first ensure adequate nutrition intake in order to maintain good health. We can easily find that the health products that are highly sought after by us are actually mostly present in food. Food: We can clearly understand and consume it, ensuring its safety, dosage, and quality hygiene. But for health products, with full instructions, many kidney enthusiasts are unaware of the main sources of their ingredients and the quality advantages and disadvantages, including the additives.
Health products are not omnipotent:
These health products that are often endowed with "miraculous effects, kidney strengthening, and kidney tonifying" are not omnipotent, and they will not be able to have a kidney that is not damaged by consuming these health products. On the contrary, these health products are only suitable for a special period of time to eat and are not always edible. Because some health foods only have the effect of strengthening the kidney function of patients, they cannot become the fundamental source of nutrients and energy for the body. Even some of the medicinal ingredients can produce nephrotoxic substances that remain in the kidneys for a long time and cannot be excreted. Over time, this can lead to a recurrence of renal insufficiency.
