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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bovine kidney has been traditionally used in some systems of folk medicine and organotherapy, which is based on the principle that “like supports like.” Practitioners of organotherapy believed that consuming animal kidney could help support the health of the human kidney, including in cases of nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys). This approach was especially popular in European naturopathy and early 20th-century natural medicine, inspired by the work of practitioners like Dr. John Bastyr and others who promoted glandular therapy. However, scientific studies directly supporting the use of bovine kidney for nephritis are lacking. The rationale is mostly anecdotal or based on the concept of organ-specific nutrient support, such as the idea that kidneys from animals may provide nutrients (like vitamin B12, CoQ10, or certain peptides) that could theoretically benefit kidney health. Despite these claims, there is no robust clinical evidence that consuming bovine kidney can treat or significantly ameliorate nephritis in humans. Modern nephrology does not recommend this approach, and concerns about safety (such as potential for prion diseases or contamination) further limit its appeal. In summary, the use of bovine kidney for nephritis is grounded in historical tradition rather than scientific validation, and the evidence supporting its efficacy is weak.

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