Parsley among the natural herbs is used traditionally for kidney problems. It has some healthy benefits for stage 5 chronic kidney disease(CKD) patients like cleansing kidneys, controlling blood pressure and supporting kidney function. Then how does parsley perform these functions?
1. Cleansing your kidneys
In stage 5 CKD, there are too many wastes and toxins in your body. If left untreated, you may experience signs and symptoms including nausea, vomiting, poor appetite and metallic tastes in your mouth, etc. Parsley is a natural diuretic which decreases the fluid volume in the body by increasing urine volume. As urine production and output increases may have a cleansing effect on the kidneys as bacteria and toxins as well as wastes like creatinine and blood urea nitrogen are flushed out.
2. Control blood pressure
High blood pressure is a leading cause of kidney damage. Regular use of parsley is able to help control blood pressure, which reduces the risk of damaging kidneys. Besides, the folic acid in this herb is like a tonic for your heart.
3. Boost your immune system
Parsley is rich in many vital vitamins, including vitamin C,B12, K and A. This means parsley makes your immune system strong, tones your bones and heals nervous system, too.
4. Support kidney function
Parsley helps discharge excess fluid and wastes out of the body, thus supporting kidney function. Improved kidney function is able to alleviate kidney symptoms radically. In this way, you can live longer without dialysis.
5. Relieve joint pain
Parsley has anti-inflammatory properties,thus making you feel relief from joint pain.
Parsley is a good food for stage 5 chronic kidney disease patients due to its above functions. However, they must eat parsley properly and moderately. If you do not know how much you eat is good for you, you can describe your conditions to our online doctors, and we will tell you the exact amount you can eat.