Internet Claims on Dietary and Herbal Supplements in Advanced Nephropathy: Truth or Myth.

Conclusions: Nephrologists need to be cognizant of the lack of substantiated proven benefits of these substances and of the potential adverse effects in the animal models that can translate to the patients. Most importantly, the policy needs to change regarding the regulation of these products to prevent patient harm and misinformation. © 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - November 6, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vamenta-Morris H, Dreisbach A, Shoemaker-Moyle M, Abdel-Rahman EM Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research