Perilla is a herb often used for treating disease. Perilla oil is extracted from perilla, which all has many health benefits. Can I consume perilla oil with Nephrotic Syndrome? This question is asked by a patient on our website. If you have any question about kidney disease, please contact online doctor or leave a message below.
Health benefits of perilla oil
The health benefits of perilla oil mainly contribute to the high amount of omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid. Due to the high content of alpha-linolenic acid in perilla oil, the oil is thought to decrease serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels so as to reduce the risk of hyperlipemia of Nephrotic Syndrome. And it can also inhibit the formation of fat and speed up the discharge of fat from body. Besides, it can decrease blood viscosity and increase the carrying volume of oxygen in blood. Moreover, alpha-linolenic acid reduce the risk for fatal heart attacks and treat autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Precaution
Perilla oil is a natural blood thinner. If you already take anticoagulants, you had better discuss with your doctor before you add it into your diet.
Nephrotic Syndrome patients should pay attention to the intake of other food. Healthy diet can help you protect your kidney function and slow down the progression to kidney failure. The general guideline is that low protein, low sodium, low fat and high vitamins. When you judge whether certain food is good for you or not, you can use this general guideline. If you still do know how to do, it is better for you to consult a dietitian. He can help you make a personalized diet plan.
Healthy diet should go hand in hand with treatment. Hope you can keep a healthy lifestyle and get away from Nephrotic Syndrome as early as possible.