Can A Patient with FSGS Eat Fish

Can a patient with FSGS eat fish? It is a common question asked by patients with FSGS. Usually patients are suggested to keep a healthy diet, that is because it can be helpful in slowing down the progression of condition and relieving some certain symptoms.

In general, patients with FSGS or other types of kidney diseases are allowed to eat fish. Fish is the primary source for EPA and DHA, which are two primary omega-3 fatty acids. Individuals following a kidney diet will want to maximize the omega-3’s from fish but must also watch their intake of restricted nutrients, such as sodium, potassium and phosphorus. So if you are a FSGS patient who liking eating fish, here are some suggestions you should know:

-The fish with a potassium content greater than 300mg/100g portion included the yellowfin tuna, broadbill swordfish, spotted scorpionfish, Atlantic tripletail and gray snapper.

-All but three fish (spotted scorpionfish, black bullhead and swordfish) had a phosphorus content within the recommended range of less than 10mg/g protein.

-The fish with a sodium content of more than 100mg/100g protein included gray snapper, round herring and parrot sand bass.

-All fish contained the recommended protein content for FSGS or other kidney diseases patients (less than 25g/80g portion).

-The three fish with the highest content of omega-3 components are longjaw leatherjacket, herring and oilfish.

-American harvestfish, spotted scorpionfish and black bullhead had the most vitamin D per gram of protein.

From here, you may have already known what kinds of fish you can choose. But we have to say a healthy diet is necessary and important for you, but what really is needed is a natural and effective FSGS treatment to treat your disease from the root, thus living a life without dialysis and kidney transplant. Are you agree with this? If having any question, choose the way you prefer to contact us.