Supplements made from herbs prevent or cure many diseases, including kidney disease. What's the truth Or patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) become victims of unproven promises to make money for the herbal industry? When you encounter a claim, the product can cure or slow kidney disease, and there are some things to remember. Herbal supplements are not FDA regulated. They belong to the dietary supplement category and do not require testing. This means that the consumer may be a test group and may be at risk because there is no need for safety or effectiveness testing or regulatory herbal products.
This week, I am interested in some of herbal products and kidney disease. Check out these resources, especially if you are taking herbal supplements.
Dr. Veeraish Chauhan, Dr. Dr. Kidney, published an article this week, "Does some herbs treat chronic kidney disease (CKD)?" One of his patients asked about the use of herbal nettle leaves to treat kidney failure. Doctors searched medical literature and web pages to find research materials to show the benefits or injuries of this herb. His advice is to skip the nettle.
The "cover" of "Kidney News and Reviews" (June 2013) has "the risk of dietary supplements in patients with CKD". The article title is "Persistent Hyperkalemia? Maybe it is Noni Juice, not Orange Juice", Jane Green, RD, CSR, LDN. She discusses commonly used supplements for CKD, including toxic herbs (blue cohash, coara, noni juice, etc.) that may be toxic to kidney (artemisin, black pearl, vinca, etc.) or to kidney patients. Greene also lists a list of additional information about herbs. I think it is particularly useful for the National Supplementary and Alternative Medicine Center (NCCAM) Herbal Page.
Herbal remedies related to renal failure for centuries have been explored in Dan Vergano's "USA Today" article. Herbal remedies may cause extensive renal failure. He provides evidence in some areas of the world that indicate herbal-related linkages and higher rates of renal failure.
Several of the additional resources in my personal library include the American Diabetes Association Book Supplementary and Alternative Drugs (CAM) supplemented by Diabetes, by Laura Shane McConnell, PharmD and the American Diet Association book "Health Professional Staff Guide Hot Dietary Supplements ", Allison Sarubin Fragakis, MS, RD and Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD.
When it comes to herbs, it's not just seasoning your food. Herbs may be effective and may affect your renal function. Make sure you are discussing all herbal products you use or are considering working with your doctor and dietitian and have a valid source to educate your own herbs safely.
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