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NoSusJelly t1_j5ftqxp wrote

Interesting because when you have end stage kidney disease on dialysis, you must avoid potassium.

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SolAggressive t1_j5iglbf wrote

Came here just to say this. I’m not end stage, thankfully. 3b and no longer on dialysis. But about 30% kidney function. That photo is a list of all the foods I’m told to avoid!!

But grapefruit especially because of my meds.

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heavy-metal-goth-gal t1_j5ij4di wrote

I'm on heart meds an can sadly no longer eat grapefruit

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MEMENARDO_DANK_VINCI t1_j5jfa3n wrote

This is because of the cytochrome system and grapefruits interaction with it, more than the electrolytes in grapefruit

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Varias279 t1_j5iz1gi wrote

There is a difference between what is healthy for your kidneys and what they can process without overloading when you have kidney disease.

Also new findings give more insight what the best approach is. Low phosphorus with medium protein (contains phosphate but muscle function) could be a better approach in early stages of kidney disease for example. With further stages that could change.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/expert-answers/food-and-nutrition/faq-20058408

You can also take 'phosphate binders'

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fish_fingers_pond t1_j5j2n4d wrote

Yeah I think it actually makes total sense that the things that maybe are good for your kidney can become too much if your kidney isn’t working properly anymore.

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sciencesnob t1_j5i2z9r wrote

Now im confused. I have kidney disease.... should I eat the banana or no? Ive been told to lower protein but nothing about potassium.

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ThePrivilegedMenace t1_j5i44d1 wrote

Thats probably a better question for your nephrologist

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sciencesnob t1_j5i4bl5 wrote

I'm not due for my measurements until July!! Guess I cram in all the good food until then. Here for a fun time, not a long time.

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Edu_cats t1_j5jc3oz wrote

Can you maybe meet with a renal dietitian who works with your nephrologist? They should have someone to refer you if not part of their group. It might be worth a referral. I have a family member who’s worked in this area for many years.

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hdoublephoto t1_j5ig6ja wrote

Depends on what level CKD you have. Ask your nephrologist.

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Shojo_Tombo t1_j5juby7 wrote

That's because kidney disease damages the mechanisms that your kidneys use to excrete potassium, causing it to build up in the body to life threatening levels.

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