About Simon Evans, PhD Expertise I can answer questions relative to eating for long term health - not fad dieting. I can also answer questions about nutritional supplementation, including qualities to look for and things to stay away from.
Experience I am a research scientist at a major medical school studying the interaction between nutrition, exercise and mental health. I focus on lifestyle choices that affect the way you think and feel, and that control your energy, stress and productivity.
Organizations The Society for Neuroscience.
The American Society for Nutrition.
Education/Credentials I have a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology and have been in the neurosciences for over a decade.
Question QUESTION: if i take a diuretic like "horse chestnut" will i lose any excess water i may have?
in other words is it safe to get rid of the retained water im storing?
and to urinate so frequently?
ANSWER: Marcos,
I'm afraid you haven't really given me enough history to answer this question. Why are you taking a diuretic?
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QUESTION: well im on the nutrisystem diet and the meal contain tons of sodium so i figured if i was to take the diuretic i would lose retained water.
Answer This seems like a question for your physician. He/She will know your body and your needs better than me. I don't like to recommend drug use unnecessarily.
If you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day the excess sodium should not be a huge problem. Still, if you are retaining water and are concerned you should talk to your doctor.
