The Good Kidney Diet for Dialysis Patients
Kidney disease is listed by stages, with each stage having slightly different dietary needs to keep the patient as healthy as possible. During some of the later stages, the need for protein goes down slightly to accommodate the body’s inability to process or digest protein. In the end stage, Stage Five, the patient will not only be facing dialysis, but his dietary needs will change as well. During this stage, it is important to work with a dietician so that the best health level can be maintained. In addition to changing the need for protein, the end stage of kidney disease will also restrict the amount of sodium, potassium and phosphorous in the diet. The intake of fluid will also be restricted at this point.
