How To Treat Amyloidosis

Consuming A Healthy Diet

While no research supports the claim that consuming a healthy diet prevents the development of amyloidosis, it does show eating a healthy diet does help in the treatment of the disease. Patients may be required to limit the amount of sodium they consume on a daily basis, as well as decrease the number of liquids consumed to lower blood pressure and reduce water retention and swelling. Physicians may also require patients to consume a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol to manage cholesterol in the blood. Because it takes more effort for the kidneys to break down proteins, those with amyloid deposits in the kidneys may be required to restrict the amount of protein they consume to decrease the risk of risk for a faster decline of the kidneys and renal failure.