Lupus nephritis is an autoimmune disease caused by systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). Diet is an important treatment for patients with lupus nephritis for it can help prevent the development of the illness condition. So what is the best diet for lupus nephritis.

Lupus nephritis is characterized by kidney damage. So the diet should be focus on lowering kidney damage and slowing down the progression of the disease. You can consult the online doctor for the diet list.

You should consume less protein.

Because of kidney damage, you should consume less protein to lower the burden of kidney. The waste products produced by protein breakdown will increase the difficulty in filtering. So to prevent the kidney from further damage, low-protein food is suggested. But to ensure not be affected by malnutrition, you should consume more high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, red meats, fish. Animal protein is superior to vegetable protein because it produces less waste product.

You should consume less potassium.

Kidney damage will result in electrolyte disorder. Some patients may suffer from high potassium level in blood because the kidney is not able to remove the extra potassium. High potassium in the blood will lead to hyperkalemia. In addition, high level of potassium is a great risk of heart disease. If you have high level of potassium, you are suggested to consume less potassium. Such foods are rich in potassium and you should avoid. Banana, nuts and seeds, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkin, oranges kelps and so on.

You should consume less sodium.

Less sodium will reduce the risk of high blood pressure, which can accelerate the damage to kidney with lupus nephritis. Less sodium is helpful to treat water-sodium retention. You should consult your doctor for the recommended amount of sodium you consume. Some high-sodium foods should be avoided including pickles, bacon, cheese, snack foods, etc.

Besides diet, you should also develop a healthy lifestyle if you have lupus nephritis. If you want to know more suggestions about the best diet for lupus nephritis, you can send an email to renal-disease@hotmail.com, the doctor will give you a further explanation.