Pomegranate juice

[Browneyedmelly]

I was just wondering if anyone could help with a quick question.. My doctor yesterday went over some blood test results.. and he is telling me that he wants me to drink some pomegranate juice on a daily basis for my kidneys.. and I am thinking that this WOE has been real good for me.. so how do I maintain this WOE and drink the juice for my kidneys...some might say sugar free.. but if I cant find it.. then what.. do I quit.. I guess I am in a state of panic...

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Pomegranate juice

Why would you quit Atkins?

What does your doctor think pomegranate juice will do for you that plain water won't?

If you can't find sugar free, then ask your doctor what he recommends instead.

[Browneyedmelly]

Re: Pomegranate juice

Heavens no I dont want to quick Atkins...but if I have to drink a glass a day juice.. and if its not sugar free, then with regards to this WOE, I am defeated after I drink that glass...I already drink tons of water....the juice has to be pure, no other juices mixed in...I can almost kill my husband for making me go to the doctors in the first place..

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Pomegranate juice

>>if its not sugar free, then with regards to this WOE, I am defeated after I drink that glass>>

Why are you defeated?

And ... don't put the cart before the horse here ... you don't know that you can't get sugar free.

And ... you can ask your doctor for a different suggestion.

And if you're any medications:

Pomegranate Juice Interacts With Medications

Do you have kidney stones?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Pomegranate juice

And it can be purchased without added sugar ... just the juice.

[Desertthorn]

Re: Pomegranate juice

Juice really isn't allowed as there is no fiber and hence pure carbs, and pomegranate juice has to be the most expensive juice ever. I bought some last week, 5.00 a bottle and that was cheap...Cranberry juice is about the same for kidneys so if you can't afford the pomegranate, you can switch. Also 2big said once that the pill form has the same effect as the juice.

If my doctor told me that, I would move up to OWL fruit and drink the juice, but I would be more inclinded to eat it fresh if they are still around.

One other thing, I don't like the taste, but my DH thinks its the best.

[Browneyedmelly]

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Thank You Atkinsgal.. I do have a tendency to panic and think of the worse case scenario.., for me putting sugar in my body....I am shaking my brain here trying to remember the name of the test but its some level in my kidneys that are up.. he isnt worried about yet...its not stones...Thankfully for this WOE as I am not on any medications....again Thank You.. your knowledge is unbelievable....

[Browneyedmelly]

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Desertthorn... thank you for the cranberry juice suggestion and moving up to the OWL Fruit suggestion...you guys have made me feel less stressed about it...I am so wound up about it that I had to do extra on the treadmill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Pomegranate juice

There are also pomegranate supplements ...

How much water are you drinking?

[Browneyedmelly]

Re: Pomegranate juice

I drink about 12, 8 ounce glasses of water...its hard for me to push down sometimes...I will call the doctor and ask about the supplements as well..as I said you are so knowledgeable...I already feel better..

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Pomegranate juice

I suggest trying for more water ... you should aim for about 1/2 your current body weight in ounces of water.

More water will help your kidneys, too!

Glad to be of help.

And believe me ... I understand "panic"!

[mizski]

Re: Pomegranate juice

My doctor yesterday went over some blood test results.. and he is telling me that he wants me to drink some pomegranate juice on a daily basis for my kidneys..

I would strongly suggest getting a second opinion from another urologist. If you don't mind sharing, I am very curious as to why your doctor is recommending pom juice for kidneys. This juice contains oxalic acid which is not the best choice for anyone prone to kidney stones. If it is to get the benefits of the polyphenols and vitamin C in POM juice, that can be obtained from veggies.

[Browneyedmelly]

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Heya Mizski... I had a blood test taken cause its been over 4 years.. and he was going over my test results.. and as I told Atkinsgal.. I cannot remember the name of the test..but he asked me if I ever had kidney infections or if it was part of my family history.. I told him no and he said he would check again on it 3 months..and in the mean time I should drink the pom juice...but my mind was freaking out over the fact I have to see a doctor about my thyroid.. that I can't remember the name of the test.. my only concern was drinking too much sugar.. I still have a long way to go on this journel of mine..anyway so..

[Browneyedmelly]

Re: Pomegranate juice

LOLOL I mean journey.. not journal

[Desertthorn]

Re: Pomegranate juice

There is a study going on giving folks who are on kidney dialysis pomegranate juice and the finding it very beneficial. Of course the study is preliminary.

I would certainly ask the doc about the supplements for juice is nearly pure carbs. An 8 oz glass of pure pomegranate juice is 38 carbs, 36 of which are sugar and this is without sugar added. Cranberry is about the same.

I would be interested to know what he said.