How to Use diuretic in a Sentence
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But, Shaw says that having too much can have a mild diuretic effect.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 16 July 2021
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Lasix is the type of diuretic better known as a water pill, meaning Efron was, to put it plainly, pissing his brains out to push his physique over the edge.
—Vulture, 7 Sep. 2022
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The drug’s diuretic function causes horses to unload epic amounts of urine—twenty or thirty pounds’ worth.
—William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 15 May 2021
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The diuretic effect of theobromine dehydrates the animal or person who consumes it, which can lead to muscle tremors and seizures.
—Dallas News, 21 Oct. 2022
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Since caffeine is a diuretic, a popular claim is that lemon coffee flushes the body of harmful toxins and excess water.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Cdn, Cdces, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
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Celery can also help beat bloat due to its natural, mild diuretic effect.
—Ashleigh Spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2018
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Diuretic drugs (but not all drugs) were shown to be superior to exercise in preventing death from heart failure.
—Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times, 20 June 2016
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That time, Cano was caught using furosemide, a diuretic better known as Lasix, which is frequently used as a masking agent for performance-enhancing drugs.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2020
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This is the body's main anti-diuretic (water retention) hormone.
—Tamara Hew-Butler, CNN, 5 May 2021
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Pineapple Dig into a bowl of pineapple for some diuretic power via potassium and magnesium.
—Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
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Since caffeine has a slight diuretic effect, drinking more than that could be counterproductive.
—Amanda MacMillan, Outside Online, 18 May 2015
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Newer research shows that our bodies can adjust to caffeine, which negates its diuretic effect—as long as [intake is] consistent and not excessive.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 27 Aug. 2019
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Leeks have diuretic and antiseptic properties and eating them in their own broth promotes detoxing and is good for everything from your digestion to your kidneys.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2023
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Now scientists have identified that the phthalides in celery contribute to its diuretic effect.
—Stephanie Feuer, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2017
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Certain herbal teas like dandelion tea or green tea are believed to have diuretic effects that promote urine production and toxin elimination.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that prevents blood vessels from narrowing, while hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, which causes a person to urinate more and flushes out sodium in the body.
—Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022
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It's also sometimes used as a natural laxative or diuretic.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
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Avocado is a source of both potassium and magnesium, two nutrients that can produce a diuretic effect.
—Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
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Alcohol’s role as a diuretic increases the risk for dehydration.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2022
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Caffeine has long been criticized for contributing to dehydration due to its diuretic effect, which triggers fluid loss.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 18 June 2020
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Gymnemic acid is also used to promote weight loss, stimulate digestion, and suppress appetite; it is also prescribed as a diuretic, laxative, and even a snake bite antidote.
—Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 18 Nov. 2014
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And certain medications, like insulin, Digoxin (used to treat heart problems), and diuretic drugs may interact negatively with ACV.
—Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
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The researchers concluded that inexpensive generic diuretic drugs were just as effective at controlling blood pressure and preventing heart attacks as were brand-name drugs.
—Jeanne Lenzer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2011
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Diabetes insipidus is most commonly caused by the loss of anti-diuretic hormone and inability for the body to properly regulate sodium and water balance.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Mar. 2022
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Alcohol affects the body in many ways, including excessive thirst as a result of alcohol’s diuretic effect, and diarrhea and indigestion as the alcohol wreaks havoc on the digestive system and increases stomach acid production.
—Freya Drohan, Outside Online, 25 July 2022
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One condition that physicians are frequently concerned about is the syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone secretion.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Dec. 2022
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Incorporate these herbal teas into your daily routine: Dandelion Root Tea: Known for its diuretic properties, dandelion root tea helps stimulate liver function, aiding in toxin elimination.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023
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Increase Fluid Intake: Alongside regular hydration, consuming diuretic beverages such as cranberry juice or herbal tea can help increase urine production and facilitate toxin removal.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023
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Examples of diuretic medication include hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide.
—Michael Schuh Pharm.d., Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2023
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