Nephrologist Ekaterina Ivanova spoke about useful products that can worsen the well-being of people with kidney failure. that potassium-rich foods can be harmful for people with weak kidneys.
“Some berries and fruits, such as dried apricots, prunes and bananas, contain potassium, which is dangerous for people with kidney failure,” Ivanova said.< br>The doctor reminded that the kidneys are the organ responsible for excretion of potassium, and in cases where their normal work is disturbed, the mineral begins to be excreted from the body worse – accordingly, its level increases. The use of products with potassium, even generally beneficial, is contraindicated for this category of patients, as it makes the mineral content excessive.
“If the potassium level in these patients becomes higher than acceptable, it can become threatening to the work of the heart,” she warned doctor Ekaterina Ivanova.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that some drinks become dangerous for people's health after 60 years. 
Ekaterina Ivanova healthy lifestyle doctor -nephrologist, candidate of medical sciences