What are Diuretics?
A diuretic is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This includes forced diuresis. A diuretic tablet is sometimes colloquially called a water tablet. There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from the body, through the kidneys.
The three main types of pharmaceutical diuretic medications are called thiazide, loop, and potassium-sparing diuretics. All of them make your body excrete more fluids as urine. Allof these are extremely dangerous for use by any healthy person and should be supporvised by your physian or doctor.
When looking for a natural or supplemental types diuretics, we compiled a list of 100% natural ingredients that help the body excrete unwanted water without the sever effects of drugs. Below is a list of those ingredients:
- Coffee: Now coffee is a diuretci because caffeine is a diuretic! But coffe as with most research suggests that the fluid in caffeinated drinks balances the diuretic effect of typical caffeine levels. High doses of caffeine taken all at once may increase the amount of urine the body makes. Means the more coffee you drink the more you pee and visa versa! Zero net effect .
- Juniper: The juniper plant has been used as a diuretic since medieval times. Few modern-day studies have proven its benefits, but the evergreen has shown to have a significant effect on urine volume in animals.
- Green Coffee Bean Extract: Helps pull water from fat cells and tightens the skin. Has mild diuresis effect onth eoverall body. We recommend keeping your dosage around 200mg per day as high dosages can cause server side effect just like caffeine.
- Dandelion Root Extract: Dandelion extract, also known as Taraxacum officinale or “lion’s tooth,” is a popular herbal supplement often taken for its diuretic effects. To some, the dandelion is just a weed. But research has found that one of the plant’s compounds enhances kidney activity and increases the frequency of urination.
- Uva Ursi: Uva ursi is an herbal extract derived from the leaves of the Arctostaphylos, a small evergreen shrub, which has been used in Native American traditional medicine for treatment of urinary tract symptoms and as a diuretic.
- Horsetail: Horsetail is an herbal remedy made from the field horsetail plant, or Equisetum arvense. Horsetail has traditionally been used as a diuretic (helps rid the body of excess fluid by increasing urine output). One study examined the use of horsetail by people who had a history of uric acid kidney stones. The people who took horsetail experienced an increase in diuresis (urine output). Other studies suggest horsetail has antioxidant properties and may inhibit cancer cell growth. Horsetail contains traces of nicotine, it is not recommended for young children.
- 2014 study found that horsetail extract had the same diuretic effects as prescription medications, but with fewer side effects. Horsetail may be a good alternative to prescription diuretics, especially if you’ve had problems with side effects.
- Parsley: Parsley has long been used as a diuretic in folk medicine. Traditionally, it was brewed as a tea and taken several times a day to reduce water retention. Parsley works as a powerful natural diuretic and can help reduce bloating and blood pressure. Parsley is loaded with vitamin K, which has been linked to bone health. The vitamin supports bone growth and bone mineral density. One study on parsley found that it helped protect against osteoporosis in rats.
- Hibiscus: Hibiscus is a family of plants known for producing beautiful and brightly colored flowers. One part of this plant, known as the calyces, has commonly been used to make a medicinal tea called “roselle” or “sour tea.” Hibiscus may have a mild diuretic effect.
- Green and Black Tea: Both black and green tea contain caffeine and can act as diuretics. The caffeine content of green and black tea has a mild diuretic effect. However, this effect wears off as people build a tolerance to it.
- Nigella Sativa: Nigella Sativa known as black cumin or black seeds, is a medicinal herb native to the eastern Mediterranean, northern Africa, southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent is a spice promoted for its medicinal properties, including its diuretic effect. While you can use it in cooking, it’s perhaps better known for its centuries-long use in traditional medicine. It’s touted as offering so many health benefits that some consider it a panacea, or universal healer.
Alway follow manufactures instruction.
Although some of these diuretics though many have been in use for hundreds or even thousands of year they are just now being studied under a scientific lens.
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