Antidiuretic hormone stimulates water reabsorbtion by stimulating insertion of water channels or aquaporins into the membranes of kidney tubules. These channels transport solute-free water through tubular cells and back into blood, leading to a decrease in plasma osmolarity and an increase osmolarity of urine.
Sulfates & Additives. Sulfates added into processed foods and occurring naturally have been shown to trigger asthma attacks. These can be found in lemon juice, processed potatoes, dried fruits and vegetables and pickled foods.
Overview. Many foods contain sulfites, which are inorganic salts, as a preservative. Sulfites prevent foods from browning, control the growth of micro-organisms and bleach certain food starches and cherries.Some people can develop a sensitivity to sulfites.If you are asthmatic, you have a greater chance of having a reaction to sulfite-containing foods. Since 1988, four national agencies have regulated the use of sulfites in drugs, food, meat, poultry, alcoholic beverages and grapes. variety of fruits in many forms contain sulfites. These include canned and frozen fruits, fruit fillings, syrups, jams, jellies and preserves. Dried fruits, such as apricots, coconuts and raisins also contain sulfites, along with glazed fruits like maraschino cherries.