Apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium and for these whose potassium level is higher than the normal range, they needs to stay away from it. Kidney failure can cause elevation of potassium level, so some kidney failure patients should avoid using apple cider vinegar. However, this does not mean all the kidney failure patients can not use cider vinegar. Kidney failure patients’ illness condition differs from case to case and some of them may suffer from severe low potassium level due to kidney problem. In that cases, apple cider vinegar will be a good choice in their daily life.
People with diabetes and stage 3 CKD can benefits from apple cider vinegar from these aspects as follows:
- Lower high blood sugar
For people with diabetes and stage 3 CKD, apple cider vinegar will be beneficial for them to lower their high blood sugar. They can take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar can help reduce blood sugar level instantaneously and suppress the spike in blood sugar levels.
Kidney stones
Apple cider vinegar is great source of potassium, which is known it is essential for the growth of the body and the replacement of older tissues. Some kidney stones are caused by the deficiency of potassium, but, if your potassium is higher than normal, you are not allowed to consume it any more. What is more, apple cider vinegar can dissolve the kidney stones.
Regulate blood sugar on Diabetes
Apple cider vinegar is full of acetic acid which helps to slow down the digestion of simple carbohydrates, so as to regulate blood sugar level. Furthermore, apple cider vinegar can greatly improve post-prandial insulin and sensitivity in insulin resistant.
Besides, apple cider vinegar is just one of the high potassium foods. For kidney failure patients, if their potassium level is elevated seriously, aside from apple cider vinegar, they also need to avoid foods like banana, spinach, white beans, dried apricots, baked potatoes, salmon, yogurt, avocados and mushrooms and so on.
