Kidney Failure, Chronic
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Nutrients connected to Kidney Failure, Chronic
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- ChagaDocumented risk
A case report describes end-stage kidney disease after long-term chaga powder, with oxalate deposits on biopsy. This is a case report, so frequency is unknown.
- Star Fruit (Carambola)Documented risk
People with chronic kidney failure, including those on dialysis, can be poisoned by star fruit; the National Kidney Foundation says to avoid it.
- Angel wingDocumented risk
Chronic kidney failure, often with dialysis, was the common feature of the people who became ill; this is a risk group, not an effect of the mushroom on the kidneys.
- Salt Substitutes (Potassium Chloride)Documented risk
NIDDK advises avoiding salt substitutes high in potassium with chronic kidney disease.
- GoldenrodDocumented risk
Not recommended where reduced fluid intake is advised, such as severe kidney disease.
- Cs-4 and cultured Cordyceps myceliumPreliminary or mixed
A 17-trial meta-analysis (1,431 people) reported better kidney blood markers with Jinshuibao added to conventional treatment; authors ask for high-quality trials.
- Deadly webcapDocumented risk
Acute kidney failure became long-term in about half of cases in one review and led to dialysis or transplant in many.
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