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Kidney Disease and Body Odor

The link between kidney disease and body odor, including the presence of ammonia-like odors.

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Jan 21, 2026

What evidence links long-term glucosamine use to kidney function decline or CKD risk?

The evidence linking long-term or increased risk is mixed: isolated case reports and small biopsy-proven nephropathies raise concern, while larger epidemiological and studies generally do not show a c...

Jan 8, 2026

How do common L‑arginine dosages in commercial supplements compare to doses used in clinical trials for ED?

Commercial L‑arginine supplements and clinical research overlap but are not identical: randomized trials for vasculogenic erectile dysfunction most commonly test moderate-to-high doses around 1.5–6 g/...