ThrowingAway
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Introduction
>Diuretics increase urine production, while they also promote water and electrolyte excretion.
>Common uses:
>
> BUT
Function / Types
> Diuretics act on the kidneys on different segments of the
trough the Loop of Henle/ Distal convoluted tubule/ Collecting duct
> basically inhibits ion reabsorption
> different mechanisms -
> for instance furosemide, secreted from the tubule, blocks Na, K and Cl in the loop of henle - STRONG
> thiazide inhibits Na and Cl in the distal convoluted tubule - moderate
> "natural" through caffeine and green tea - strength varies from the dose
Risks / Side Effects
> Electrolyte disbalance - not only water and sodium get excreted but also other electrolytes like K, Mg .......
> This could lead to cramps, energy loss, muscle hypotension, dizziness, dehydration, kidney strain, arythmia.....
My Advice
Caffeine for normal day to day - other cognitive boosts and wtv , cycle one week off one month on, It has a 7 hours half life so be wary of sleep. I suggest taking it at 10am at latest. 400mg a day with 3L of water
Furosemide for very important social gaatherings, use with caution
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>Diuretics increase urine production, while they also promote water and electrolyte excretion.
>Common uses:
>
medical (hypertension, edema, heart/kidney issues)
they also promote extracellular water loss, basically removing that excess from the sodium retention
Function / Types
> Diuretics act on the kidneys on different segments of the
( the neuron of kidneys)
> basically inhibits ion reabsorption
> different mechanisms -
> for instance furosemide, secreted from the tubule, blocks Na, K and Cl in the loop of henle - STRONG
> thiazide inhibits Na and Cl in the distal convoluted tubule - moderate
> "natural" through caffeine and green tea - strength varies from the dose
Risks / Side Effects
> Electrolyte disbalance - not only water and sodium get excreted but also other electrolytes like K, Mg .......
> This could lead to cramps, energy loss, muscle hypotension, dizziness, dehydration, kidney strain, arythmia.....
My Advice
Caffeine for normal day to day - other cognitive boosts and wtv , cycle one week off one month on, It has a 7 hours half life so be wary of sleep. I suggest taking it at 10am at latest. 400mg a day with 3L of water
Furosemide for very important social gaatherings, use with caution
enjoy
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