Can FSGS Patients Eat Mango

Can FSGS Patients Eat Mango “Can I eat mango if I have FSGS disease”? many patients have these kind of questions. This article will explain it.

Actually, it is very hard to tell you the exact answer whether you should eat mango or not. Because the patients’ conditions are different from person to person. Even though they have the same disease, there will be a little difference among patients.

The benefits of eating mango

Mango is a kind of very common fruit in our daily life and very popular among people. Because it is rich in vitamin A,vitamin C ,potassium, copper and many other kinds of nutrition, which also determines whether the patients can eat mango or not.

a. Vitamin C. The main problem for FSGS patients is low immunity and infections, especially for patients taking steroids and immunosuppressants. Because patients’ immunity is very low in this time and they are very easy to get infected. Vitamin C can enhance immune system that can fight against outside harmful substance.

b. Potassium. Many patients with FSGS always have high blood pressure. If it not controlled well, it will lead to a series of complications. Mango contains plenty of potassium that can lower high blood pressure.Therefore FSGS patients should eat mango according to doctor’s instruction.

The disadvantage of eating mango

c. Potassium is very high in mango. If potassium is very high in your body and you are not allowed to eat mango.

d. Sugar is also very high in mango. For patients who have FSGS and diabetes, they should stay away from mango.

But it also depends on your specific condition. If you have any doubts about whether you can eat mango or not, you had better consult our online doctor or send email to us.