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Can Juniper Berry Tea Be Consumed While Having Kidney Disease?

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Question : My kidney GFR has averaged 43 over the last 10 years. Is it healthy for me to drink Juniper Berry tea?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
you'd better not...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

using juniper with reduced renal function is not recommended, particularly since there are no adequately documented benefits.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Juniper Berry Tea Be Consumed While Having Kidney Disease?

Brief Answer: you'd better not... Detailed Answer: Hello, using juniper with reduced renal function is not recommended, particularly since there are no adequately documented benefits. Kind Regards!