Health - Wellness
Think Twice Before Eating Avocados If You Have This Medical Condition
By JENNIFER ANANDANAYAGAM
Avocados are packed full of nutrients, like heart-healthy fats, protein, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins C, E, K, and B6, but they also have high potassium levels.
Those with kidney disease are usually asked to limit their diet to 2000 milligrams or less daily potassium. There are 345 milligrams in just one half of an avocado.
Eating avocado every day with kidney disease can cause muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, nausea and vomiting, and irregular heartbeat.
Those with kidney disease are usually asked to limit their diet to 2000 milligrams or less daily potassium. There are 345 milligrams in just one half of an avocado.