Why eating star fruit is prohibited for patients with chronic kidney disease?
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Why eating star fruit is prohibited for patients with chronic kidney disease?
New studies have shown the mechanism by which the star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) becomes toxic to individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this study was to review the current literature on the topic. This is a review article, with publications from 2000 to 2014 available in scientific database. There are reports that neurotoxicity is due to the presence of oxalate in star fru...
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عنوان ژورنال: Jornal Brasileiro de Nefrologia
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0101-2800
DOI: 10.5935/0101-2800.20150037