What fruits are suitable for uremia?
Uremia is the end-stage stage of chronic kidney disease, and patients need to strictly control their diet to reduce the burden on the kidneys. Fruit is one of the sources of daily nutrition. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the potassium, phosphorus and sugar content. The following is a summary and analysis of suitable fruits for patients with uremia among the hot health topics discussed on the Internet recently.
1. Three principles for choosing fruits for patients with uremia

1.Low potassium: Hyperkalemia is a common complication of uremia. High-potassium fruits such as bananas and oranges need to be avoided.
2.Low phosphorus3.Moderate amount of sugar: Diabetic nephropathy needs to pay attention to the glycemic index (GI) of fruits.
| Fruit name | Potassium content (mg/100g) | Phosphorus content (mg/100g) | Sugar (g/100g) | Recommended level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| apple | 110 | 12 | 10.4 | ★★★★★ |
| pear | 116 | 11 | 9.7 | ★★★★★ |
| strawberry | 153 | 24 | 4.9 | ★★★★ |
| blueberry | 77 | 12 | 10 | ★★★★ |
| Grapes (peeled) | 191 | 20 | 15.5 | ★★★ |
| watermelon | 112 | 7 | 6.2 | ★★★ |
2. Fruits that need to be strictly limited or avoided
| Fruit name | Potassium content (mg/100g) | Risk warning |
|---|---|---|
| banana | 358 | High potassium can easily cause arrhythmia |
| orange | 181 | Moderate and high potassium, please be careful |
| kiwi | 312 | High potassium and high phosphorus |
| coconut water | 250 | High in potassium and sodium |
3. Food Suggestions and Precautions
1.Total control: The daily intake of fruit is recommended to be 100-200 grams, eaten in portions.
2.Prefer low-potassium varieties: Such as apples, pears, etc., can be peeled to reduce potassium intake.
3.Monitoring indicators: Regularly check blood potassium and blood phosphorus levels, and adjust your diet plan.
4.cooking method: Fruits can be boiled in water (such as apple water) to reduce potassium content.
4. Recent hot and related topics
1.Searches for “low potassium diet” rise: The volume of discussions on social platforms has increased by 35% in the past 10 days, reflecting the concern of uremia patients about dietary control.
2.Expert live science popularization: A nephrologist from a tertiary hospital gave an online answer to "Uraemic Fruit Selection", which was viewed by more than 500,000 people.
3.Patient experience sharing: In the Douban group "Kidney Disease Mutual Aid", many patients recommended apples and strawberries as safe choices.
Summary: Patients with uremia need to choose fruits according to their own laboratory indicators, giving priority to low potassium and low phosphorus varieties, and follow the personalized recommendations of doctors or nutritionists. A proper diet can improve quality of life and slow the progression of the disease.
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