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I hve glomerulonephritis, controlled bp. i used to consume a lot of cane vinegar whenever i eat. does vinegar hve bad effects to my kidney?

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Dr. Subhasish Bose answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Vinegar and CKD: no adverse effect on kidneys on use of Vinegar in moderation. There are some reported benefit of kidney function on use of vinegar regularly but none of those substantiated with strict scientific research study.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/18/2015

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