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

Fruit

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

Salmon
Orange Juice

Drinks

Coconut Water
V8 Juice
Tomato Juice
Orange Juice
Milk

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

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