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Everyone is familiar with the health benefits of fresh fruit juices and
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fruits. Today, we are going to talk about a fruit that is
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healthy for your kidneys and body. yes, this fruit is healthy and tasty
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option for kidney patients. And the fruit is pomegranate
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Yes, kidney patients can include
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pomegranate in their diet. They can drink its juice
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But, what are the health benefits of pomegranate? 1.
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Pomegranate makes you predisposed to hypertension
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and its medicines. You may know that
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hypertension is the second leading determinant of kidney failure
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Pomegranate helps to control your blood pressure naturally
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to prevent problems like Lipid and high cholesterol level
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By preventing these two problems, you save your heart from diseases
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A healthy heart is imperative
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for your kidneys' health. Pomegranate is a source of various antioxidants
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that prevent diseases related to your kidneys and heart
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Antioxidants are vital
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for maintaining the healthy levels of free radicals in your body
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that helps your body. But, when an excess of everything cause problems
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and excess of free radicals in your body cause problems
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It harms your organs and significantly your kidneys
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Many fruits like pomegranate contain antioxidants
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that excrete unnecessary free radicals from your body
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and keep you healthy. Pomegranate contains different types of antioxidants
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such as ascorbic acid and polyphenolic flavonoids
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Due to this your heart and whole body stay healthy
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If you include pomegranate in your diet, you keep your heart healthy and blood circulation
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positive. Due to this, you prevent the risk of hypertension
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Pomegranate is the right source of fiber and saturated fats
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But, pomegranate is high in potassium
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that is detrimental for kidney patients.
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Potassium is a mineral that is vital for us. But,a high level of potassium in your body
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cause problems. When your kidneys become feeble
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potassium accumulates in your body and
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cause problems for your muscles.
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It also influences your blood circulation flow and
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fluctuate your blood pressure and harm your kidneys
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Potassium is present in your blood and works for your heartbeats
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That is why pomegranate is healthy for you, but its potassium has the power to cause problems
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The benefit and side effects of pomegranate depends on
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its intake and your kidney disease stage. If your kidney is
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completely failed, then pomegranate is not for you. But, if
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you are suffering from stage 1 or 2 of kidney failure, you can eat
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pomegranate. But, before including it in your diet, consult your dietician
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Pomegranate is not potent enough to cope with kidney problems. Along with that, you required
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Karma Ayurveda's Ayurvedic treatment. Here, Dr. Puneet Dhawan
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has healed many kidney patients. Let's see
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the story of a kidney patient.
