◆14．Blueberries and other berries

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　The blue pigment in blueberries is due to anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol and antioxidant. They are beneficial to patients with kidney disease because of their anti-inflammatory effects and low sodium, phosphorus, and potassium content.

　The following are six foods to avoid when kidney function is declining.

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