Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

Nutrients connected to Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• PhosphorusDocumented risk

  Damaged kidneys cannot remove phosphorus well. High levels can harm blood vessels, thin bones and cause itchy skin; diet limits and phosphate binders are used under a care team.

• LemongrassDocumented risk

  A trial in healthy adults found lower kidney-filtering measures after 30 days of daily infusions; whether this matters in people with kidney disease was not tested, so caution is advised.

• Cs-4 and cultured Cordyceps myceliumPreliminary or mixed

  Jinshuibao added to usual care lowered urea and creatinine in pooled Chinese trials; low quality, blood markers only.

• JackfruitDocumented risk

  With chronic kidney disease the kidneys may not remove extra potassium; ask a dietitian about jackfruit.

• Lotus SeedsDocumented risk

  Lotus seeds are high in potassium and phosphorus; people with chronic kidney disease may need to limit them.

• Prunes (Dried Plums)Documented risk

  MedlinePlus says people with chronic kidney disease may need to limit potassium; prunes hold 732 mg per 100 g.

• Lemongrass TeaDocumented risk

  People with kidney problems should ask a clinician before drinking lemongrass tea regularly; the trial was in healthy adults and measured lab markers.

• Nettle TeaDocumented risk

  Severe renal disease is given as an example of a condition where reduced fluid intake is recommended, a contraindication in the EU monograph.

• Soy Sauce & TamariDocumented risk

  NIDDK names soy sauce among high-sodium sauces for people with chronic kidney disease.

• Coconut WaterDocumented risk

  People with chronic kidney disease may need a low-potassium diet.

• Orange JuiceDocumented risk

  NIDDK names orange juice as a higher-potassium juice for people who must watch potassium.

• Green & Vegetable JuicesDocumented risk

  People with kidney disease may be advised to limit potassium; leafy greens are potassium-rich. Oxalate nephropathy case reports involved kidney disease and other risk factors.

• Sea buckthornDocumented risk

  In hemodialysis patients, blood phosphate and sodium rose and iron fell during an oil trial; ask the kidney team first.

• LentilsDocumented risk

  Pulses contain potassium and phosphorus; people on kidney diets should ask their dietitian. Plant phosphorus is absorbed less than animal or additive phosphorus.

• Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)Documented risk

  Pulses contain potassium and phosphorus; people on kidney diets should ask their dietitian. Plant phosphorus is absorbed less than animal or additive phosphorus.

• Split PeasDocumented risk

  Pulses contain potassium and phosphorus; people on kidney diets should ask their dietitian. Plant phosphorus is absorbed less than animal or additive phosphorus.

• Pigeon PeasDocumented risk

  Pulses contain potassium and phosphorus; people on kidney diets should ask their dietitian. Plant phosphorus is absorbed less than animal or additive phosphorus.

• Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)Documented risk

  Pulses contain potassium and phosphorus; people on kidney diets should ask their dietitian. Plant phosphorus is absorbed less than animal or additive phosphorus.

• Horse Gram (Kulthi)Documented risk

  Potassium and phosphorus in beans are absorbed less well than from animal foods; most people with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis do not need to limit beans, and dialysis patients should plan with a kidney dietitian.

• Bambara GroundnutDocumented risk

  Potassium and phosphorus in beans are absorbed less well than from animal foods; most people with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis do not need to limit beans, and dialysis patients should plan with a kidney dietitian.

• MisoDocumented risk

  NIDDK advises many people with chronic kidney disease to limit sodium; miso is salty.

• Hyacinth Beans (Lablab)Documented risk

  Potassium and phosphorus in beans are absorbed less well than from animal foods; most people with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis do not need to limit beans, and dialysis patients should plan with a kidney dietitian.

• Winged BeansDocumented risk

  Potassium and phosphorus in beans are absorbed less well than from animal foods; most people with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis do not need to limit beans, and dialysis patients should plan with a kidney dietitian.

• Jack Beans (Caution)Documented risk

  Potassium and phosphorus in beans are absorbed less well than from animal foods; most people with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis do not need to limit beans, and dialysis patients should plan with a kidney dietitian.

• Fermented Tofu (Sufu)Documented risk

  NIDDK advises many people with chronic kidney disease to limit sodium; fermented tofu is salty.

• Cow's MilkDocumented risk

  Dairy is a natural phosphorus source; people with kidney disease may be told to limit it.

• Bamboo CharcoalPreliminary or mixed

  One small pilot trial of activated bamboo charcoal in stage 3 kidney disease reported lower uremic toxins and better eGFR change; larger trials are needed. Not a reason to self-treat.

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