One of the crucial functions of the kidneys is to maintain homeostasis, which means the body′s ability to adjust its internal environment in order to sustain life. So the kidneys can take effect to keep blood pressure, hemoglobin and blood levels of various minerals within healthy range. As IgA develops, the kidneys are less able to filter excessive potassium in the blood. Patients with IgA should avoid fruits and vegetables rich in potassium.
Many vegetable are rich in potassium.
Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, Swiss chard, mustard green, turnip greens, collard greens, kale, romaine and spinach are rich in potassium.
Beans like lima, pinto, kidney, lentils and green beans are also rich in potassium. Potatoes and cucumbers also contain high potassium, especially then we eat their skin. Other vegetables also include celery, peas, brussel sprouts, beets, asparagus, bell peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, sweet potatoes, winter and summer squashes, and eggplant.
Many fruits are rich in potassium also.
Fruits that are rich in potassium include bananas, all citrus fruits, cantaloupe, figs, raspberries, strawberries, plums, kiwi, grapes, apricots, tomatoes and nuts.
Some dried fruits contain higher potassium levels than fresh, such as dried apricots, plums and prunes.
The above are some high-potassium content fruits and vegetables that IgA patients should not eat. While having a proper diet of IgA, we need to treat the disease positively with effective treatment. Natural Immune Balance Therapy and stem cell therapy which are both effective treatments are suggested to you.
