“Is garlic good or bad for kidney disease?” is a question I get asked by many patients suffering from kidney diseases. Though used in small quantities, it is an important ingredient in many dishes.
I will try to answer this question in detail mentioning all the benefits of eating garlic for kidney diseases and whether there is any downside of garlic for CKD patients.
How is garlic good for kidney disease?
Let’s start with the benefits of garlic for kidney patients. Garlic is found in pretty much every house in the world. It can be added to any dish while cooking for extra taste and flavor.
Garlic has a wide range of benefits for kidney patients. Garlic is loaded with nutrients that help the kidney function better.
A study has shown that allicin (a compound derived from crushing garlic) is beneficial for treating severe kidney diseases like CKD.
Studies have also shown that garlic may be helpful in promoting kidney health because of its diuretic properties. It signals the kidney to remove any excess toxins and minerals through urination.
The antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties of garlic make it a nutritionally dense food, especially for kidney patients as it helps in preventing further damage to the kidneys.
High blood pressure is one of the major causes of kidney disease as it can damage the blood vessels in the kidney. When the kidneys are damaged they are unable to function efficiently.
The antioxidant properties of garlic are beneficial not only for patients with kidney disease but also for people suffering from hypertension, as it may reduce oxidative stress on the blood vessels and improve blood flow.
How garlic can be bad for kidney disease?
Garlic is generally safe for consumption for kidney patients due to its numerous health benefits. It is not very likely that garlic would pose any further risk to the kidneys.
The only thing that might not be ideal for kidney patients is garlic salt or any other processed food items made out of garlic as they might contain high amounts of sodium which should not be eaten in large amounts by a chronic kidney disease patient.
Eating too much garlic can cause bloating, digestive issues, bad breath, etc. Hence, just because garlic is healthy, it doesn’t mean that it should be eaten in large amounts.
Keep in mind that anything in excess is bad for the body, even water. So, enjoy the addition of garlic to add extra taste and flavor to your meals in normal amounts and avoid overeating it.
Is raw garlic good for kidney disease?
A study done on renal transplant patients indicated that eating raw garlic produced a positive result in reducing LDL cholesterol and triglyceride (fat in the blood) levels.
Hence, raw garlic is not only good for renal patients but also for people suffering from high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Is garlic good for kidney infection?
Garlic can be an effective remedy for kidney infection. Garlic has been used for centuries as a treatment for various diseases such as cough, digestive issues, hemorrhoids, etc.
A study has shown that garlic could be effective in fighting urinary tract infections (UTI) and other bacterial infections, which is one of the reasons for an infected or an inflamed kidney.
Summary
Garlic is an excellent way to spice up the flavor in your food. As stated above, it has numerous health benefits. It lowers the bad cholesterol, fights off bacterial infections, and also aids in lowering blood pressure.
Garlic may also be useful in helping kidney disease patients to stay away from heart diseases. Therefore, it is an ingredient that should be included in the diet of a kidney patient.
Very effective information.God bless you
Thank you!
Very, very good and beneficial information. Thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you, can I eat half a clove raw garlic a day?
You can.
That information was really useful to me, as my husband is on dialysis. We know now that we can eat more porridge (organically grown oats) and that garlic and turmeric are good. We take turmeric in supplement form and garlic in cooking! We eat our porridge with honey and use organic soya ‘milk’.
Thank you!
Thanks!
My kidneys has got problem so I hope the garlic will help me to have better condition in my kidneys
They aren’t therapeutic in that sense. You will need proper follow up with a specialist.
Is hummus ok for kidney disease.Is it low in Potassium?
Hummus is high in potassium. If potassium levels are normal, then a small amount can be consumed occasionally.
I like pickled garlic I cannot find an answer if garlic that is pickled is still good for Dialysis patients Help
Hi Mr.Will. Pickles are generally a bad idea for dialysis patients because of the salt content.
No pickled garlic is not good for kidney patients as it is loaded with sodium.
Agree!
Wondering if the garlic supplement is also safe for people with CkD.
In small amounts without too many additives, it should be ok.
Hello Dr..garlic that marinate in apple cider only no added salt..is good eat for people have uric acid
To an extent it can help but important not to overdo it.
Thank you these info enlightened me so much.
Keto or keto carnivore is excellent for reversing ckd.
Hi Sunny. As far as I know the role of diet planning is to slow the progression of CKD. Claiming that any diet would reverse CKD may be taking it too far.
Is garlic good for bladder infections?
As far as I know it’s unproven.
This information is very vital as not many people in my country (Papua New Guinea) know the symptoms of kidney disease. I have kidney stones and reading this page has been very helpful and it has taught me how to take care of myself. I’m willing to do alot awareness about the facts I’ve facts from this page.
Hi Ianna. Happy that the post helped you thousands of miles away.
I am a CKD patient stage 4 AND WITH CORONARY DISEASE STAGE 3 sometimes Im tired of taking my medicines and thought of just taking fresh crushed garlic, would it be possible? I can feel relief in taking garlic can I STOP TAKING MY MEDICATION? tHANKS FOR YOUR publication/INFO ON THIS
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Hi. It will be a mistake to do that. Please avoid any such extreme step.
For stage 3 CKD, what is a safe and effective amount of raw garlic that can be eaten per day?
2-3 cloves should be ok.
Hi Dr , Is it possible to reduce serum creatinine level ? Is there any effective medicine available in India?
Reducing creatinine/controlling it requires a multi pronged approach and there is no one medicine that will bring it down in all patients.
Apple is Soo good for high creatinine .apple helps in reducing high creatinine. And is also good for kidney
That’s not proven. Apple is a good fruit for kidney patients because of its low potassium content.
Have you or someone you know used Apple for that reason? They say an apple has over 465 nutrients and most they can’t identify if I remember correctly . Guess the saying, “ an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is one to remember !😀
Hello Dr,is garlic good for children
In reasonable amounts it is good for health.
Hello Dr. Prashant. My name is Dany Var. I have ckd, my gfr is 70, my creatinie 0.9. Diebetics and high bloodpressure. I am like to have some advice for better treatment. Is Black garlic and or Raw garlic is safe for me to consumes. Thank you.👏👏👏🐝🐝🐝
In small amounts it is ok.
I noticed sign of kidney disease recently, such as back pain, foamy urine and a little of swollen feet.
A test result showed that there is ++ glucose in my urine and my sugar level is within normal range 6.4, the Dr asked me to come forward after two weeks for another test to be sure.
Meanwhile, the back pain and the foamy urine still manifest, what can I do in the interim? Thanks for your candid professional advice sir.
Please do as your doctor has suggested. Meanwhile keep you blood sugars and blood pressure under good control. Nothing more might be needed.
Gd day Dok,
My husband have ckd stage 5, and got 5,, there’s and hope these case, and not dielysis,, pls advise me,,, thank you
Difficult to advise without going through much more details. Show him to a nephrologist nearby and follow the advice. All the best!
Is bentonite clay good to consume when you have kidney disease
Wouldn’t advice it at all as it contains aluminium.
My Creatinine Level remains between 4 to 7
I have a 18 m m Stone in my right kidney
Now my Sugar is controlled
HbA1C remain 5.5 to 6
But B.P is not controlling
If I take garlic & Ginger
It drops
Advise what else I should take
Low salt intake– not more than half teaspoon per day is important for BP control. Beyond that, you need to consult your doctor for correct advice for BP control.
Great post! I found your insights really valuable and thought-provoking.
Thank you!
I am 6 month post Kidney Transplanted, how many loves of Garlic and Ginger can I consume on daily basis ? Doctors told me I can not eat them including lemon 🍋. I don’t understand
A few cloves should be ok. You can re-confirm with your doctor.
Greetings Dr can garlic,honey and turmeric cure hidronephosis and is dates also good for me
Im 47 years old, male and my creatinine level is 1.48, is this curable?
2 cloves a day. Don’t take it when ur taking blood thinner or when u have bleeding. Other than that it’s good. The super foods, romans, greek, babylonians are using it long time ago. Let thy food be medecine and medecine be thy food.