Development of End Stage Renal Disease after Long-Term Ingestion of Chaga Mushroom: Case Report and Review of Literature
Kwon Y, et al.
Published in Journal of Korean Medical Science
Abstract
Case report and literature review of end-stage renal disease following long-term chaga mushroom ingestion.
Key Findings
A patient developed end-stage renal disease with biopsy findings of oxalate crystal deposition after taking chaga mushroom powder daily for six months.
Conclusions
Long-term chaga ingestion carries a documented risk of irreversible oxalate-related kidney damage.
Limitations
Single case with literature review; no dose-response data.
Supplements Studied
A patient developed end-stage renal disease with biopsy findings of oxalate crystal deposition after taking chaga mushroom powder daily for six months.
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