Star fruit health hazard for those with kidney disease

[Jingthing]

Just a heads up.

Probably not the most popular Thai fruit (though delicious) possibly because it doesn't have an outside skin.

http://modernfarmer.com/2014/04/8-foods-fight-back/

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Star Fruit

This heavenly shaped fruit is generally believed to be a safe choice for healthy individuals but if you suffer from any form of kidney disease you should steer clear. Star Fruit contains a recently discovered compound known as caramboxin. When ingested by people suffering from kidney problems, this compound can bring about acute intoxication that includes seizures and death.

[DogNo1]

Ouch! Thanks for the heads-up. I have impaired kidney function, probably because of the handful of drugs I take morning and evening. I'll be sure to avoid starfruit in the future. BTW, pomegranate juice as well as grapefruit juice is dangerous for those taking cholesterol-lowering heart medications. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/druginteractions/a/pom_interaction.htm

[tolsti]

Thanks for this.... I was already aware of this but it maybe news to others. I was aware of the grapefruit warning as well as it was posted in the phlebotomy rooms in the renal unit I was under in the UK.

I have an appointment in mid May with the Dr treating me here .... I'll ask him if he is aware of this. Pretty switched on guy so I imagine so; but who knows?

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Edited April 27, 2014 by tolsti

[tolsti]

Good guidance here in particular in regards to potassium and renal impairment. http://www.renalnetwork.on.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=256223&pageId=270776