Can People With CKD Drink Orange Juice

Orange juice is loved by many people because of its delicious flavor. However, when people experience chronic kidney disease(CKD), there may be many restrictions to their diet and they may be eager to know whether they can drink the delicious orange juice any more. As kidney functions decline, nutritional needs change as well. If you have kidney disease, your doctor may recommend that you change your diet to slow down the progression of your CKD.

We know kidneys have the ability of keeping the balance of electrolytes. When the kidneys fail, they can no longer remove excess potassium out of the body, so potassium level builds up in your body. High potassium in your blood is called hyperkalemia. Under this condition, You can prevent or slow down your chronic kidney disease by eating the right foods and avoiding foods high in potassium, phosphorus, sodium and protein. You know high potassium can also burden the heart, causing muscle weakness, cramps and irregular heartbeats. As a result, if you experience CKD and your blood tests reading shows that your potassium level is high, you should not drink orange juice because of its high potassium level(Why CKD patients can not eat high potassium foods?). However, You can choose low potassium juice like apple,cranberry or grape juice which is low potassium.

People with CKD, the doctor or dietitian may not recommend them to drink orange juice. But it does not mean you can not drink it at all. The amount of orange juice you drink depends on your own condition and before drinking it, you should consult your doctor or dietitian. Your doctor or dietitian may give you the proper amount of how much you can drink.

With reduced kidney functions, you should pay more attention to your diet and follow a strict diet which may be helpful for you to control your illness condition or prevent the progression of your chronic kidney disease. And if you want to know more about the diet or you do not know the right amount you should eat, please feel free to leave us a message or consult our online doctor directly.