Oranges decrease high blood pressure
IgA Nephropathy patients often suffer from high blood pressure. The flavonoid hesperidin in oranges helps decrease high blood pressure. And potassium in oranges can reverse the effect of sodium, lowering blood pressure.
Oranges lower cholesterol
The soluble fiber in oranges is helpful in lowering cholesterol. This can protect you from heart disease, a common complication of kidney disease.
Oranges alkalize the body
When your kidney fails to filter the wastes and toxins from your body, you may suffer from acidosis. Oranges contain many alkaline minerals that help balance out the body.
Oranges improve anemia
Anemia is also a common symptom of IgA Nephropathy. The iron and vitamin B6 in oranges help in the production of hemoglobin and improve anemia. They also purify the blood.
Oranges boost immune system
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which can neutralize free radicals and protect you from aliments, such as fever and infection. They may worsen your kidney disease.
Oranges are good for your bone
Oranges also contain high level of calcium, which helps to keep the bone strong and prevent renal osteopathy.
Oranges can also relieve constipation, protect skin, helps create good vision and so on. However, oranges are a good source of potassium. If the potassium level in your body is below the normal level, you can eat moderate oranges. But if your potassium level is high, you should limit the intake of oranges, in case hyperpotassemia occurs.
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