Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.
Meet with my dietician the other day ...She told people with any kind of kidney disease should to stay away from Star fruit..
Here's a link
http://www.healtips.com/2011/05/avoid-eating-star-fruit-if-youre-kidney.html
NvBobby
Here's a link
http://www.healtips.com/2011/05/avoid-eating-star-fruit-if-youre-kidney.html
NvBobby
lucky for us it doesn't taste particularly well anyway, why bother?
Carambola contains oxalic acid, which can be harmful to individuals suffering from kidney failure, kidney stones, or those under kidney dialysis treatment. Consumption by those with kidney failure can produce hiccups, vomiting, nausea, and mental confusion. Fatal outcomes have been documented in some patients.[9][10][11][12][13][14]
[edit] Drug interactions
Like the grapefruit, carambola is considered to be a potent inhibitor of seven cytochrome P450 isoforms.[15][16] These enzymes are significant in the first-pass elimination of many medicines, and, thus, the consumption of carambola or its juice in combination with certain medications can significantly increase their effective dosage within the body. Research into grapefruit juice has identified a number of common medications affected, including statins, which are commonly used to treat cardiovascular illness, and benzodiazepines (a tranquilizer family including diazepam).[17] (End quote)