Gitelman Syndrome
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A disease may be rare - but information and support should not be.
Dietary Information
A diet rich in potassium, magnesium, and sodium can be extremely beneficial in Gitelman Syndrome.
These may include foods such as:
High potassium rich foods
Fruit
Oranges
Bananas
Papaya
Prunes
Raisins
Mango
Melon (cantaloupe)
Pears
Peach
Strawberries
Coconut
Pineapples
Vegetables
Baked potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Spinach
Swiss chard
Mushrooms
Kale
Brussels sprouts
Asparagus
Other foods including fish and meat
Lentils
Beans
Soya milk
Salmon
Turkey
Sunflower seeds
Peanut butter
Yoghurt
Molasses
Chocolate
High Magnesium rich foods
Shellfish
Oysters
Artichokes
Dark leafy greens
Nuts and seeds (like pumpkin seeds)
Mackerel
Soy beans
Whole grains (brown rice)
Avocados
Dark chocolate
Drinks
Coconut Water
V8 Juice
Tomato Juice
Orange Juice
Milk
High Sodium foods
Add extra salt to your food
Smoked foods (like kippers)
Cured meats (ham, salami, bacon etc.)
Salted nuts and crisps
Marmite and Bovril
Gravy
Tinned soups
Tomato ketchup
Teriyaki sauce
Soy sauce
Parmesan Cheese
Anchovies
Pickles
AVOID
Licorice and cola (sodas) as these are diuretics and there has been research that has stated that these can lower potassium.