Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Bovine kidney has been used in traditional medicine, particularly in practices such as organotherapy or glandular therapy, which originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The core idea behind this approach is that consuming animal organs will support or “nourish” the corresponding organs or glands in the human body. In this context, bovine kidney has sometimes been included in supplement formulations marketed to support the adrenal glands, based on the proximity and functional association of the adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys in mammals. However, most traditional use in adrenal support actually centers around bovine adrenal gland extracts, not kidney per se. There is limited documentation of bovine kidney specifically being used to support adrenal function, and the rationale is largely based on the “like supports like” philosophy rather than any direct evidence or widespread historical practice targeting the adrenal system.

From a scientific perspective, there is no substantial evidence that consuming bovine kidney directly influences adrenal gland function or supports the endocrine system. Modern research does not support the efficacy of bovine kidney (as opposed to adrenal gland tissue) for adrenal health. Therefore, the use of bovine kidney for adrenal support is rooted more in traditional concepts than in scientific validation, and the historical evidence specific to this use is weak.

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