Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Is onions good for kidney?

My neighbor told me that eating raw onions can be good for kidney health. I have some kidney issues, so I was wondering if this is actually true. Can onions really help the kidneys?

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Rajni Gupta Rajni Gupta Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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Onions are actually very good for kidney health because they are low in sodium and potassium. I always use them generously in my cooking to add flavor without using extra salt. It is a simple way to keep your meals kidney-friendly.

Deepak Chaurasia Deepak Chaurasia Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

During my recent recovery from kidney stones, the dietitian told me to use onions and garlic freely for flavoring instead of heavy spices or salt. They keep the kidneys happy and don't cause any strain. I had them daily in my soups.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, I am too tired to chop onions half the time, but they are indeed good for kidneys because of low potassium. Just cook them well. Now if only someone could chop them for me while I get some sleep.

Nandini Sen Nandini Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, onions contain flavonoids like quercetin which protect the kidneys. My uncle's nephrologist specifically recommended including raw or lightly cooked onions in his diet because they are low in phosphorus and potassium.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Onions are actually a lifesaver for kidney diets, yaar. Since kidney patients have to limit sodium, onion adds great taste to the food. Plus they have good antioxidants, so it's a win-win.

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Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Since I manage both high blood sugar and kidney health, onions are a regular part of my diet. They have chromium which helps with insulin response and they don't load the kidneys. Always eat them in moderate quantities though.

Sushma Swamy Sushma Swamy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I got so scared when my father's kidney reports showed slightly high creatinine and I started researching every single vegetable. It turns out onions are completely safe and actually beneficial. No need to panic, they are very safe to eat.

Ramesh Bhandari Ramesh Bhandari Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

At my age, half my time goes into checking what is good for my kidneys and what is bad. Onions are safe and healthy, thank god, otherwise Indian cooking would be impossible! Just don't eat them fried in heavy oil.

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