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Hi, i want to know what to do to protect kidney in old people over (75) thanks
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Taurine, Chelation: Taurine 1500 mg per day may improve renal function. Also, intravenous chelation therapy judiciously applied, will improve kidney function. Start with 500-1,000 mg per infusion, and gradually increase the dose based on glomerular filtration rate (GFR), creatinine, and Cystatin C. Avoid NSAIDs, which are nephrotoxic.
Answered 11/9/2014
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