Does Watermelon Help Heal Kidneys?

1 in 5 people in their 30s are bearing pain related to one or the other kidney problems, and women five times more are likely to develop chronic kidney disease. A small but effective dietary change you can adopt in your life to keep kidneys healthy is to add certain foods stuffs that can improve kidney function. There is a difference in the diet that a CKD patient or a patient on the dialysis should follow, for instance, CKD patients should restrict protein while patients on dialysis need to consume more protein. 

The refreshing taste of watermelon in this hot weather is what everyone enjoys. The health benefits of watermelon add to the popularity of this fruit. Taking watermelon on a regular basis can help prevent various diseases and disorders such as kidney problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart diseases, and even macular degeneration.

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The natural content of watermelon

Watermelon is a nutritive restorative fruit that has a unique mix of nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds. It has sufficient amounts of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, fiber, protein, and potassium. In addition, they also have vitamin A and B, niacin, thiamine, and phytonutrients, including lycopene. 

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Kidney diseases and watermelon

Watermelon is a bucket full of potassium, as like any other fruit. Watermelon is thought to assist you with flushing out excess of toxins from the blood. But doctors suggest consuming watermelon in a limited amount because of its high potassium content. They are also known to reduce the content of uric acid in the blood, thereby reducing the likelihood of kidney damage.

Watermelon also promotes urine formation which is again helpful to work out on reducing the fluid retention. The antioxidants present in the watermelon promote the strengthening of the kidneys by way of reducing inflammation. But if you have already got kidney disease, then ask your doctor about the right quantity you should take, as excess of potassium in the fruit can do more harm than the good. 

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Dehydration and watermelon

Dehydration is the major reason for acute kidney failure. Lack of water in the body does not allow the kidneys to cleanse the blood of the waste. Watermelon is made up of 90% of the water that can help reduce the scarcity of water in the body. People in the tropical region prefer eating watermelon in the summers to prevent heatstroke in the body.

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High blood pressure and watermelon

The abstracts of watermelon play an important role in lowering blood pressure levels in obese people. The amount of potassium and magnesium prevents the blood flow rate in the blood thereby controlling blood pressure levels. But if you are a kidney patient, then you should not consume this fruit without consultation with the doctor. Potassium releases the pressure on blood vessels of the body that helps to reduce stress on your cardiovascular system.

Diabetes and watermelon

Watermelon can be a good substitute for foods you cannot eat with diabetes. Even though the fruit is sweet, it offers very few calories to the patient. More than 90% of the watermelon is made up of water and roughage. Furthermore, the vitamins and minerals help in the regulation of insulin levels in the body. Watermelon is also known to have a compound named Arginine effective for improving the impact of insulin on blood sugar.

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Potassium related problems

The kidneys of the CKD patients have a hard time removing potassium from their blood. If serum creatinine levels advanced to 5.0 mEq/l the nephrologists suggest taking low potassium. High serum creatinine can cause an irregular heartbeat.

Thus, it is recommended to the patients to limit the watermelon intake to 1 cup per day that makes up only 180 mg of potassium. Excess consumption used for kidney cleaning can increase the level of potassium in the body.

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A kidney patient should not make any dietary changes without the consultation from the doctor. Working closely with your nephrologist will help to monitor advancements in the CKD and change in the dietary plan accordingly. 

Karma Ayurveda Hospital is an ayurvedic kidney disease treatment specialist that has its roots in Delhi, India. Since 1937, Karma Ayurveda has been providing ayurvedic solutions to improve general kidney function. Doctor Puneet Dhawan believes in ayurvedic ways to cure problems instead of relying on allopathic medications. The dietary plan by him has allowed thousands of patients to live a balanced diet.

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Disclaimer:- The purpose of the content on this page is not to substitute any professional medical advice but to only provide information to the reader. If the reader is a kidney patient, we recommend not making any diet or routine changes without consulting his/her doctor or dietitian. For appointments, call at our 24×7 helpline: +91-9821929797 or visit www.karmaayurvedahospital.com.