Does Fish Oil Help Kidney Failure

Fish oil is a supplement that is good for overall health and wellness. But for kidney failure patients who have many diet restrictions, can fish oil help them? Go on reading to learn more information.

Benefits of fish oil for kidney failure

-Inhibit kidney inflammation. High doses of fish oil might reduce the immune system’s ability so as to reduce inflammatory reaction in the kidneys. For kidney failure caused by IgA Nephropathy, it is really a good choice.

-Keep heart healthy. Heart disease is a common complication of kidney failure and it is also the common cause of death for kidney patients. Fish oil can reduce triglyceride levels and high blood pressure to decrease the risk of heart failure.

-Improve bone conditions. With the development of kidney failure, it is likely for you to have osteoporosis. Taking fish oil alone or together with calcium slows the rate of bone loss and increase bone density.

-If you have rheumatoid arthritis, taking fish oil seems to help improve associated symptoms, such as swelling and pain.

Caution for kidney patients to take fish oil

Taking fish oil can cause side effects, such as chest pain, uneven heartbeats, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, etc. It may also counteract the medicines you take such as certain diuretics, beta-blockers, blood thinners, estrogens, etc. If you take those medicines for your disease, you had better talk with your doctor before taking fish oil.

Does fish oil help kidney failure? Yes, it helps to certain extent, but it can not replace your medical treatment. If you would like to try a natural treatment, you can try Chinese medicine. It can help set up a good blood environment for the damaged kidneys to heal themselves and regain their ability. For more information on kidney failure treatment, please leave a message below or contact online doctor. We will try our best to help you.