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A member asked:
Are there any herbs that can get my gfr over 10% so i don't need dialysis?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
No: No herbs have been shown to improve gfr, glomerular filtration rate, to save people the need for dialysis.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Unfortunately no herb could improve kidney function, but avoidance of salt, lower protein intake and avoidance of medication such nsaids i.e. Ibuprofen family of medications could prevent worsening of renal function.
Answered 9/16/2017
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No: If you have established chronic kidney disease it is not reversible. Be careful what you take. You do not want something making it worse.
Answered 11/28/2017
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No: Please do not start any herbs as it may further damage kidney functon. THere is no scientific evidence that any herbs protects or recovers kidney function
Answered 10/21/2018
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