IgA Nephropathy Patients And Apples

Apples have many nutritional values and healthcare values. However, is it good for IgA Nephropathy patients to eat apple freely?  is it good for IgA Nephropathy Patients?

We had better make clear the nutritions of apple.

The average apple contains about 20g carbohydrates, 0.2g protein, 110mg potassium, 0.11mg calcium, 11mg phosphorus and some microelements.  Apples are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber and flavanoids, all of which are important to protect the patients’ overall health.

So, IgA Nephropathy patients can eat apples moderately.

Now we state from the following aspects why apples are good for IgA Nephropathy patients.

1. Apples contain vitamin C which is good for IgA nephropathy patients because they usually have anemia due to hematuria.

2. Apples contain several mineral elements, like calcium, boron and manganese. It can strengthen your bones.

3. Apples contain many trace elements, like potassium. And potassium has the function of extending blood vessels. It can lower high blood pressure.

Of course, the above suggestions is not absolute, because different person has different illness conditions. Therefore, if you want to know what diet suits you, you can describe your illness conditions , we will make a dietary plan for you depending on your specific conditions.

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