Can FSGS Patients Eat Garlic

Garlic is the common condiment and it make the foods more delicious and special. But for FSGS patients, they need keep a strict diet plan to protect their kidney functions and prevent some complications. Can they eat garlic in their daily life? In fact, whether can FSGS patients eat garlic should be decided by the specific physical conditions of patients. There are some good and bad points for FSGS patients eating garlic.

The good points for FSGS patients.

Preventing high blood pressure

The active substances in garlic can inhibit the production of renin-angiotensin secreted by the kidneys, in addition, it also can deduce the absorption of salt and increase the urine output. All of these can benefit to lower the blood pressure.

Protect kidneys

Low doses of garlic may increase the antioxidant status of kidneys and protect them from free radical-mediated damage. Garlic is good for reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol. It also has antioxidant and anti-clotting properties. So that it can protect the kidneys.

The bad points for FSGS patients.

Stimulating inflammation

We should know that FSGS patients are suggested with the light foods and the spicy foods can stimulate the blood changes, for example, the high doses of the garlic may have the opposite effect on inflammation, so more research has to be done to determine a safe dosage range for garlic.

In addition, the much intake of garlic can cause poor feelings such as heartburn, bloating, upset stomach, bad odor and skin lesions and so on.

All in all, FSGS patients should eat garlic under the suggestions of their doctors according to their specific physical conditions of patients and pay more attention to the cook ways and quantity.

Now if you want to know more information about the garlic intake for FSGS patients or ask for other diet and treatment suggestions, you can contact our online doctors, leave us messages or send email to kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com, we will reply you within 24 hours.