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One kidney and anti-perspirants

Started by JulianCook, December 14, 2014, 11:10:31 PM

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JulianCook

Hey folks!
My girlfriend was noticing on the Mitchum anti-perspirant label that persons with impaired kidney function shouldn't be using it. After a quick search of the internet, apparently there are some concerns about the safety of aluminum and one kidney.
Now I'm not sure if I should cut that out or not.
I'd appreciate any thoughts any of you might have on this issue.
Julian

Clark

As always, talk to your primary care physician. I'd call the nephrologist that evaluated you at the transplant center, too. I did, on just this topic. I was satisfied that the operative word was "function". My function continues just fine, so I don't worry about this. I think the stuff I'm using has a lighter load of aluminum than some, but I think there's some, not none in it. The manufacturers keep changing formulations available for purchase so it's a moving target. Best wishes.
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