Disease: oxalate nephropathy

Increased Rates of Supplement-Associated Oxalate Nephropathy During COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people took dietary supplements and high-dose vitamin C for health reasons. However, this study found that excessive supplement intake led to a significant increase in a kidney disease called oxalate nephropathy, where calcium oxalate crystals damage the kidneys. The good news is that when patients stopped taking these harmful supplements, their kidney function often improved, emphasizing the importance of careful supplement use.

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Kidney Injury Induced by High-Dose Chaga Mushroom Consumption: Experimental Evidence in a Rat Model

This study examined whether consuming large amounts of Chaga mushroom can damage the kidneys in rats. The researchers found that high-dose Chaga consumption led to kidney injury through accumulation of oxalate (a naturally occurring compound in the mushroom), causing oxidative damage and cell death in kidney tissue. The findings suggest that while Chaga mushroom is promoted as a health supplement, excessive long-term consumption may harm kidney function, particularly in susceptible individuals.

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