I guess some of us are using astagalus for kidney health.
Now I'm wondering if astragalus might interfere with diagnosis of somebody's kidney function by simulating a high GFR which might be way lower without the supplement.
Afaik when stopping astragalus, GFR rates go back to their actual value, right?
I'm having a hard time explaining what I mean but let's assume a normal blood count besides higher urea (might be common among us) and obvious proteinuria which is a common first red flag I'd say.
Is it possible that in this case a doctor will underrate the situation since GFR is optimal (due to astragalus to some extent) and might just propose a decreased protein intake to check blood several weeks later instead of getting things straight and warn the patient of a very high risk / imminent danger?
I hope you guys know what I'm driving at and maybe chime in.
Cheers
Now I'm wondering if astragalus might interfere with diagnosis of somebody's kidney function by simulating a high GFR which might be way lower without the supplement.
Afaik when stopping astragalus, GFR rates go back to their actual value, right?
I'm having a hard time explaining what I mean but let's assume a normal blood count besides higher urea (might be common among us) and obvious proteinuria which is a common first red flag I'd say.
Is it possible that in this case a doctor will underrate the situation since GFR is optimal (due to astragalus to some extent) and might just propose a decreased protein intake to check blood several weeks later instead of getting things straight and warn the patient of a very high risk / imminent danger?
I hope you guys know what I'm driving at and maybe chime in.
Cheers