Is lemon good for kidneys?

For a kidney patient diet really matters. A renal diet offers the required nutrients needed by a kidney patient in an appropriate quantity. Since kidneys are self-healing organs of our body, a renal diet allows them to get better when they are mildly damaged. However, when in the late stages of kidney damage, you still need to rely on a specific treatment. So for your reference, here in this blog, we will share some key points about the therapeutic effects of lemon on your kidneys.

Lemon is a famous and widely used fruit in the family Rutaceae. It is a citrus and refreshing taste of lemon that has made it so popular in the Indian kitchen. Apart from its culinary use, lemon is also used in Ayurveda and traditional medicines because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon water has been traditionally used to put a dot on your exceeding weight. It is one of the prominent sources of vitamin C else from oranges.

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Some facts about lemon

1. Botanical name: Citrus
2. Family: Rutaceae
3. Commonly known as: Nimbu
4. Nature: Cooling effects
5. Property: Anti-inflammatory

The multiple benefits of lemon

Lemon has been sued since ages for curing a number of minor or major health conditions occurring in the body. Lemon contains various beneficial substances such as plant compounds called flavonoids. These flavonoids have the power to reduce stress levels, according to a report. The antioxidant properties of lemon also help to repair damaged cells of the body.

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Lemon and high blood pressure

Lemon is known to have controlling effect on sudden blood pressure in the body. A pilot study of a few high blood pressure patients showed a remarkable reduction in the blood pressure of those patients within thirty minutes. The presence of polyphenol in the lemon is held responsible for the reduced blood pressure level. Many studies are still being done to know the exact reason though the positive effects have been seen so far.

Lemon for kidney stones

Kidney stones are a small mineral formation that solidifies in the kidneys. Kidney stones are quite painful as they are hard to pass through the urinary system. The calcium oxalate in the kidney stone is treated with citrate. The citrate is held responsible for kidney stones from building in the urine. Lemon contains high amounts of citrate that have been known to treat kidney stones.

A US report once claimed that lemon juice is beneficial in reducing the size of kidney stones but works slowly. Around 50 patients were preferred in the research and were given lemonade therapy for a time period. After a few months, a reduction in kidney size was seen in those patients.

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Lemon for anemia

The vitamin C in the lemon aids to improve iron absorption from the food you eat. The dietary intake of the lemon has been linked with a rise in iron and hemoglobin levels in the blood.

Lemon for your heart

Regular consumption of lemon juice is very beneficial for your heart health. The antioxidants and Vitamin C in the lemon help reduce fat oxidation and cut down fat deposition in the arteries and veins thus helping reduced the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The flavonoids present in the lemon also bring down the increasing body cholesterol level.

The nutritional breakdown of one glass of lemon juice:

• Potassium: 1 %
• Folate: 1%
• Vitamin C: 25%
• Calories: 9%

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The takeaway

Lemons help to lower blood pressure, prevent the formation of kidneys stone and boost the immune system. They also act as a natural diuretic to prevent the accumulation of toxins in the blood. But if you are a chronic kidney patient, then consult your doctor before making any changes in your diet. Your healthcare provider can better suggest any changes in your renal diet according to your stage of kidney disease.

Karma Ayurveda is an ayurvedic kidney care hospital in Delhi that offers ayurvedic kidney disease treatment and a renal diet plan to strengthen kidney function. Doctor Puneet Dhawan believes in the power of Ayurveda to overcome kidney damage rather depending on dialysis or allopathic treatment to mend kidney related problems.

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Disclaimer:- The purpose of the content on this page is not to substitute any professional medical advice but to only provide information to the reader. If the reader is a kidney patient, we recommend not making any diet or routine changes without consulting his/her doctor or dietitian. For appointments, call at our 24×7 helpline: +91-9821929797 or visit www.karmaayurvedahospital.com.