Why Kidney Disease patient should control the intake of phosphorus ? All the
reasons are related to the disorder kidney function. Next let us have some
details about this question.
What is phosphorus?
Phosphorus is a mineral found in your bones. Along with calcium, phosphorus
is needed for building healthy strong bones, as well as keeping other parts of
your body healthy.
Why phosphorus is important to your health ?
Normal working kidneys can remove extra phosphorus in your blood. When you
have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) your kidneys cannot remove phosphorus very
well. High phosphorus levels can cause damage to your body. Extra phosphorus
causes body changes that pull calcium out of your bones, making them weak. High
phosphorus and calcium levels also lead to dangerous calcium deposits in blood
vessels, lungs, eyes, and heart. So phosphorus and calcium control are very
important for your overall health.
How to manage Phosphorus intake as a kidney disease patient
?
Your phosphorus needs may vary, depending on your kidney function. For adults
with kidney disease, generally 800 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) of phosphorus a day
is the limit. Many healthy adults eat almost double this amount.
Nearly every food contains some phosphorus. As a general rule, foods high in
protein are also high in phosphorus. If you have an earlier stage of kidney
disease, you'll likely be advised to limit your intake of phosphorus and
protein. A reduced-protein diet helps limit the amount of waste that builds up
in your blood.
If you have late stage kidney disease and you're on dialysis, that will be
different. Dialysis removes protein (in the form of waste) from your blood, so
your protein needs increase, but you'll still need to choose lower phosphorus
foods.
If you need any help in managing the intake of phosphorus or other nutrition,
or want to get your kidney disease under control, you can send email to us, we
will try out best to help you. Our email: kidney-support@hotmail.com
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