Can kidney patients eat fruits? Doctor shares safe choices for every CKD stage
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Can kidney patients eat fruits? Doctor shares safe choices for every CKD stage

Indian Express·2h ago·Informative

What Happened

Chronic kidney disease patients must carefully select fruits due to potassium concerns. High potassium causes muscle weakness and heart issues. Bananas, mangoes, and oranges are restricted for moderate-to-advanced CKD stages. Lower-potassium fruits remain beneficial, providing fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants essential for health.

Key Entities

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Dr Vikram KalraAakash HealthcarePotassiumBananasMangoesOranges

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