Cordyceps (type of mushroom) to help kidneys?

[dizzydi]

Hi everyone, just been doing some googling and read that Cordyceps is a type of mushroom and it naturally good for our kidneys. So can anyone confirm this please? Thank you x

[Nicolala]

Hi dizzydi

I haven't heard of this mushroom... bit things that are often good for us when we are healthy, might not necessarily be good for a renal patient. Check with a dietician before eating any x

[Hidden in reply to Nicolala]

Yes, it may have some stimulating effects on some aspects of the body but it also has contraindications with some prescribed medications.

webmd.com/vitamins-suppleme...

drugs.com/npp/cordyceps.html

There doesn't seem to be any conclusive evidence and its sold as a 'herbal or nutritional supplement' rather than a med.

If your going to take anything 'extra' inform your renal team.