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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Whamo on June 27, 2012, 08:04:44 AM

Title: Dr. Oz
Post by: Whamo on June 27, 2012, 08:04:44 AM

Yesterday Oz covered intestinal parasites.  Apparently 1,000 mg. of garlic and papaya are good supplements for these worms that infest 47% of all chronic fatigue patients.  Does anybody know if dialysis patients need to avoid these supplements for some reason?

Title: Re: Dr. Oz
Post by: jbeany on June 27, 2012, 08:24:57 AM

I'd ask your pharmacist about your specific meds.  If grapefruit can muck things up, who knows what papaya would do?

Title: Re: Dr. Oz
Post by: noahvale on June 27, 2012, 10:08:54 AM

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Title: Re: Dr. Oz
Post by: mogee on June 29, 2012, 10:54:48 PM

Just to add to what Noahvale wrote.  All tropical fruit are high in potasssium, with he exception of pineapple.