AboutTanya Zilberter, PhD Expertise I am in neurophysiology, nutrition and dieting academic research since 1972 (PhD in Physiology) and on the Internet since 1995. Developed the Banta Diet program based on macronutrient balance using the Wilder's formula (1922). I granted the non-exclusive reprint rights to the current owner of BantaDiet.com under the condition of free online access to the program.
Experience
Authored 4 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles
Organizations I recently do my research on neuroprotective effects of foods and diets. The site where this can be read soon is Brain Fuels
Question I would like to know what the most potent diuretic in nature is. Thank you
Answer Hi Karen,
It depends on your goal: is it to get rid of water retention fast and once in a while -- or to manage permanent water retention? For the last case, I wouldn't recommend " the most potent diuretic in nature" because it can cause electrolyte imbalance leading even to heart beat irregularities, slowing resting metabolic rate, etc. In the long run, eating plenty of cucumbers, tea, coffee, watermelon, fresh parsley can prevent water retention. Also, red wine or beer in moderation will do you good.
If it's a once-in-a-while thing, herbal diuretics are rather weak (compared with furosemide for example) but I'll tell you what worked for many of my clients.
Take any water pill, herbal or otherwise, and go swimming or take a warm tub. The ambient water will squeeze your tissues' water our of you body.
This helps to reduce your blood pressure and you'll find yourself slimmer: your belt and your finger rings will feel looser. Sea water works better.
Authored 4 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles