PKD DIET

Buchu

Avoid buchu

Agathosma betulina

Avoid buchu. It is detrimental to PKD/PLD. Buchu, is a diuretic and contains the hepatotoxin (toxic to the liver) pulegone; also known to be present in pennyroyal. Oil extracted from buchu should not be used in aromatherapy due to the presence of highly toxic pulegone. Buchu as a diuretic it will deplete the body's potassium.

We are  sharing our experiences with PKD/PLD Diet, an adjunct diet envisioning it complementing a physician's prescribed medical therapy. Consider testing this with your doctor's prior knowledge, who can  adjust it according to your own uniqueness by adding it to your current  treatment.

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