Find out how bodybuilders gain competitive shape so quickly and demonstrate great lean muscle without a drop of fat. Several classes of diuretics are used in traditional medicine and sports today. As part of this article, we will talk about the use of loop and herbal diuretics in bodybuilding.
Herbal diuretics
More than 70 percent of medicinal plants have been found to have diuretic properties. Thus, they can all theoretically be classified as herbal diuretics. However, only a few of them have found wide application in this area of medicine. Although these drugs are inferior in strength to synthetic ones, they have a number of advantages. First of all, this concerns the absence of side effects and the ability to use them for a long time.
Bearberry leaf
This plant is also called bear's ear and contains a large amount of special flavonoids that can increase urination. When taking bearberry leaves, it is necessary to take from 0.5 to 1 gram of raw material at a time. During the day, the infusion of the plant takes from 3 to 5 times. If you have problems with the functioning of the kidneys, then it is not recommended to use this plant.
Horsetail
The plant contains silicic acid, alkaloids, flavonoids and other biologically active substances. Horsetail decoctions have not only a diuretic effect, but also anti-inflammatory and disinfectant. At one time, you need to consume from 1 to 2 grams of plant materials. During the day, you should drink the broth 3 to 4 times.
Lingonberry leaf
When making a decoction of leaves, it is necessary to use one or two grams of leaves at a time. Also, do not take lingonberry leaves for kidney disease.
Orthosiphon staminate leaves
The plant contains a large amount of biologically active substances. Very often, the plant is used in the treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys. At one time, you must use 1 or 2 grams of raw materials. Consume the broth about half an hour before meals 2 to 3 times during the day. Unlike previous plants, parenchyma is not included in the composition of orthosiphon leaves, but it can be used for kidney problems.
Lespefril
This is a medication made from Lespedeza capitate. The drug is used in the amount of one or two spoons during the day. In severe forms of the disease, the daily dose can be increased to six tablespoons.
Loop diuretics
Ethacrynic acid
The substance is perfectly absorbed in the intestinal tract, and after entering the bloodstream, it interacts with protein compounds. The half-life of the substance is from half an hour to one hour. The first results of using the drug will be noticeable within 20 or a maximum of 40 minutes after use, and the maximum will be reached after an hour or so from the moment of use. The drug helps to reduce blood pressure.
Bufenox
This diuretic is rapidly absorbed by the intestinal tract by almost 100 percent. According to the results of several studies, the drug is approximately 30-50 times more active than furosemide.
Torasemid
Torasemide is completely absorbed by the body and within 60 minutes after administration, the maximum concentration of the active ingredient in the blood is observed. The half-life is 2 to 4 hours. Torasemide is very similar in properties to furosemide. For this reason, the methods of using torasemide, its pharmacinetics, indications for use and side effects are similar.
In more detail about the use of horsetail as a diuretic, you will learn from this video:
