Gopalakrishnan P. Gopalakrishnan P. Asked 7 months ago

How much potassium per day for kidney disease?

I have been advised to limit my potassium intake due to my kidney condition. It's tough to keep track with all the food items. Could you please tell me how much potassium per day is generally recommended for someone with kidney disease?

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Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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It is so tough when you love food and have to restrict potassium, because things like bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes are so delicious! Usually, doctors say to keep it under 2000 mg a day, but definitely ask your doctor so you don't miss out on what is safe for you.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Most health tracking apps recommend keeping potassium below 2000 mg daily for renal conditions, but you should log your food to be precise. It is very easy to overshoot this limit with normal Indian meals, so tracking is super helpful. Always verify the app limits with your nephrologist.

Sangeeta Mohanty Sangeeta Mohanty Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Please get a proper blood test done to check your potassium levels immediately. We ignored my father's fatigue and high potassium signs, and it became a major emergency. Go see your nephrologist to get the exact daily intake limit for his current stage.

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Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

When you have kidney issues alongside diabetes, managing potassium is very critical. The typical advice is to restrict it to under 2000 mg per day, which means avoiding high-potassium foods like coconut water and spinach. Please discuss this with your specialist to get an accurate diet chart.

Vijay Deshpande Vijay Deshpande Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Managing these numbers feels like a full-time chemistry job. Usually, the standard limit is around 2000 mg, but my body has its own rules. Best to let your doctor do the math for you instead of stressing your brain.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I am not a doctor, but for my mother's kidney diet, we were told to keep potassium strictly under 1500-2000 mg daily. We had to double-boil vegetables to leach out the excess potassium. Your physician is the best person to give you the exact numbers.

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