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Therapeutic Potential of Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal) in Chronic Kidney Disease Management: A Narrative Review
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Sami Alobaidi
Sami Alobaidi
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21493, Saudi Arabia
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(19), 5778; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195778 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 10 September 2024
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Revised: 25 September 2024
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Accepted: 26 September 2024
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Published: 27 September 2024
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses significant health challenges globally, particularly in regions like the Middle East. This review evaluates the potential efficacy and safety of Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal), a traditional remedy, in managing CKD. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using databases including PubMed and Scopus, focusing on the biochemical, physiological, and therapeutic impacts of Gum Arabic on renal health. Gum Arabic has demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties that may benefit renal function, as shown in animal studies. Clinical trials suggest improvements in renal biomarkers, though these are limited by scope and methodology. While promising, the clinical application of Gum Arabic requires cautious interpretation due to gaps in understanding its mechanisms of action. Gum Arabic shows potential as an adjunct treatment for CKD, reflecting both traditional use and preliminary scientific evidence. Future research should focus on its long-term efficacy, safety, and underlying biochemical pathways to better guide its therapeutic use.
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Alobaidi, S.
Therapeutic Potential of Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal) in Chronic Kidney Disease Management: A Narrative Review. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 5778.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195778
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Alobaidi S.
Therapeutic Potential of Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal) in Chronic Kidney Disease Management: A Narrative Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024; 13(19):5778.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195778
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Alobaidi, Sami.
2024. "Therapeutic Potential of Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal) in Chronic Kidney Disease Management: A Narrative Review" Journal of Clinical Medicine 13, no. 19: 5778.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195778
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