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Can A Person With Chronic Kidney Disease Have Xylitol?

Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2015

Question: Hello, Is xylintol, a natural sugar free sweetner, safe for kidney patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3b to use in moderation?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be used in renal failure patients

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Xylitol is a natural ingredient and it has shown to be safe in patients with renal failure. In fact it has shown to be a good source of energy in patients with severe uremia.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (22 minutes later)

Thank you for your quick response. Is green tea also safe for kidney patients?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back, yes green tea is safe.
I am sure you have several doubts, please feel free to get back to me. I will be happy to clear them

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj