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Do Acai Berries Help In Weight Loss In Kidney Transplant Individual?
Hi my father in law had a kidney transplant seven years ago and has had a weight problem since. The weight causes him to have on going back trouble and knee joint pain. Is was wondering if acai berries would be a safe to aide in his weight loss. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Emma
Emma
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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1. Although it is not supported by a generous amount of research, for many acai berry seems to be a viable option for the treatment of kidney disease, as well as weight problem, since it is high in anti oxidants thus can be safely used to fight free radicals produced due to impaired kidney [joint pain] and also boosts the Immune system.
PS. It is important to exercise caution when considering the purchase of an OTC [over the counter product] which makes claims to cure of any physical ailment. It is also important to double check that acai berry will not interfere with any medications already taken. Because there is still very little research on the use of acai berry for treatments of major disease, it is best to use it with caution.
2. the most effective way of losing weight is only diet control and exercise. You can get a specialized diet [for kidney patients] from your dietitian.
1. Although it is not supported by a generous amount of research, for many acai berry seems to be a viable option for the treatment of kidney disease, as well as weight problem, since it is high in anti oxidants thus can be safely used to fight free radicals produced due to impaired kidney [joint pain] and also boosts the Immune system.
PS. It is important to exercise caution when considering the purchase of an OTC [over the counter product] which makes claims to cure of any physical ailment. It is also important to double check that acai berry will not interfere with any medications already taken. Because there is still very little research on the use of acai berry for treatments of major disease, it is best to use it with caution.
2. the most effective way of losing weight is only diet control and exercise. You can get a specialized diet [for kidney patients] from your dietitian.
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