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High Protein Intake May Elevate Levels of Advanced Glycation End Products

May 01, 2012

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are byproducts of non-enzymatic chemical reactions between sugars and amino acids, lipids, or DNA.
 

Oral Adsorbents, Probiotics an Inexpensive Way to Eliminate Uremic Toxics in CKD Patients

April 01, 2012

Patients on a traditional renal diet often find that they are consuming a relatively "unhealthy diet," meaning the diet is low in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and dairy products.
 

Health Care Workers Should Promote Dietary Salt Reduction

February 29, 2012

Historically, salt has been a commodity, a preservative, and a flavor enhancer. The salt shaker has a special place in most kitchens or dining room tables.
 

Exercise Enhances Body Composition, Nutritional Status in Dialysis Patients

February 01, 2012

Research has shown that individuals who exercise have lower risk for chronic diseases than individuals who do not exercise.
 

CKD Patients at Higher Risk for Zinc Deficiency

January 01, 2012

Inflammation and oxidative stress are two etiologies that may contribute to poor nutritional status and ultimately increased mortality rates in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Interventions that can blunt or ameliorate inflammation and oxidative stress are relevant to these patients.
 

Soy Protein May Benefit Kidney Disease Patients

December 01, 2011

Vegetarian diets and soy as a source of protein have long been a topic of interest in the general population, and interest in this dietary source of protein recently has increased in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population.
 

CKD Patients Not Receiving Dietitian Intervention

November 01, 2011

Intensive dietary interventions in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been controversial in the United States. It is interesting to note that even though evidence abounds on the effectiveness of dietitian interventions and government money is available for these services, patients are not receiving them.
 

AKI Patients Require Strong Assessment to Prevent Protein-Energy Wasting

October 11, 2011

Recent reports have demonstrated a link between acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Individuals with AKI are more likely to have CKD and eventually progress to end-stage renal disease.
 

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Decrease Inflammation and Mortality in CKD Patients

September 12, 2011

Lower ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids are better for hemodialysis patients in terms of inflammation and survival, new data suggest.
 

Novel Drug Could Prevent Deaths in CKD Patients

August 08, 2011

Clinical trials show that bardoxolone methyl not only maintains renal function, but improves it.
 

Plant-Based Diets May Need to Be Reconsidered

July 11, 2011

A new paradigm may be needed whereby plant-based or vegetarian diets are promoted to preserve GFR and maintain phosphorus homeostasis in CKD patients.
 

Estimating Lean Body Mass in Hemodialysis Patients

June 08, 2011

Near infrared, skinfolds, and hand-grip strength are portable assessment techniques that can be done at the dialysis center and used post-treatment.
 

Carnitine for Chronic Inflammation

May 10, 2011

Data show that carnitine, an inexpensive therapy with little to no adverse effects, can lower C-reactive protein levels.
 

Energy Expenditure in CKD Patients

April 09, 2011

Monitoring CKD patients' weight and visceral protein status is more important than estimating kilocalorie needs.
 

CKD Patients May Suffer from Selenium Deficiency

March 04, 2011

Supplementation with selenium with foods rich in selenium, such as Brazil nuts, has been shown to correct the condition.
 

Better Tools Needed for Nutrition-Related Screening

February 08, 2011

The currently available tools do not include parameters for other important nutrition abnormalities such as elevated serum phosphorus, serum potassium, and serum lipid levels.
 

Nutrition Important for Physical Functioning in CKD Patients

January 11, 2011

In patients with kidney disease, poor nutritional status impacts muscle and physical functioning, and, ultimately, quality of life.
 

Protein-Energy Wasting Could Impair Wound Healing

December 14, 2010

CKD patients, especially those with diabetes, may be at increased risk for developing non-healing wounds.
 

Nutritional Care Before Renal Transplantation

November 11, 2010

Eating monounsaturated fats, legumes and nuts, and high-fiber foods may be beneficial in lowering the risk of post-transplant comorbidities.
 

Chewing Gum Could Aid in Phosphorus Control

October 11, 2010

Chitosan gum could offer dialysis patients an inexpensive way to control phosphorus nonsystemically without adding to their daily pill burden.
 

Low Vitamin D Linked to Higher Risk of Anemia, Death

September 13, 2010

Vitamin D levels can be affected by season of the year and latitude.
 

Managing Metabolic Acidosis in CKD Patients

August 12, 2010

The condition occurs frequently in both pre-dialysis and dialysis patients, but correction with either sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate is safe and effective.
 

Keto Acid Supplements May Help CKD Patients

July 12, 2010

New evidence supports CKD patient use of keto acid supplements, which provide protein without overloading the kidneys.
 

Dialysis Patients May Benefit from Omega-3 Fatty Acids

June 10, 2010

Supplementation could provide a low-cost way to protect against cardiovascular events.
 

Teaching Dialysis Patients About Phosphorus

May 11, 2010

They need to know how to identify phosphate additives on food labels.
 

Nephrotic Syndrome is a Nutritional Challenge

April 01, 2010

A small amount of evidence suggests that patients with this condition may be at increased risk of lower vitamin concentrations.
 

DASH Diet Variation May Help Lower Blood Pressure

March 11, 2010

Clinicians might want to consider prescribing a diet that includes lower-potassium fruits and vegetables, with close monitoring of serum potassium, parathyroid hormone, and phosphorus.
 

Fish Oil As First-Line Therapy in CKD Patients

February 05, 2010

Recent studies have revealed some significant effects of omega-3 supplementation on cardiovascular parameters in hemodialysis patients.
 

Using Weight Loss As Treatment for CKD

January 12, 2010

BMI is a standard parameter in all clinical settings—both inpatient and outpatient. It is used in the pediatric population, in young and older adults, and in the chronically ill as a marker of health.
 

Nutrition for Malnourished Hemodialysis Patients

December 10, 2009

Enteral nutrition has many benefits and would preferable to any form of parenteral nutrition.
 

Appetite May Predict ESRD Outcomes

November 06, 2009

Researchers have linked poor appetite in hemodialysis patients with various markers of malnutrition.
 

Carnitine in HD Patients: An Update

September 28, 2009

Carnitine treatment can improve erythropoietin resistance and other parameters, new data suggest.
 

ESRD Patients with HIV Infection

September 11, 2009

Few studies have looked at this population, but these patients may have very high energy needs.
 

Start Nutrition Intervention Early

August 18, 2009

A spontaneous decline in kilocalorie intake starts between CKD stages 2 and 3, data suggest.
 

Excessive Fluid Intake Can Be Harmful

July 09, 2009

Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can increase morbidity and mortality in stage 5 CKD patients, according to a recent study.
 

Vitamin C Supplementation and CKD

June 15, 2009

Although the healthful effects of vitamin C are well-established, there are concerns about excessive intake of this vitamin by CKD patients.
 

Nutrition Therapy for Gastroparesis

May 01, 2009

Recommendations include eating small frequent meals, chewing foods well, and limiting insoluble fiber.
 

Nutrition Guideline for Kids with CKD Updated

April 07, 2009

New version expands on recommendations to ensure adequate dietary intake among children with CKD.
 

Food Safety Issues for CKD Patients

March 01, 2009

Like immunocompromised individuals, CKD patients are especially vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.
 

A Case for Nutritional Supplements

February 02, 2009

They may benefit dialysis patients whose dietary intake is not sufficient to meet nutrient needs.
 

If Transplant Candidates' Diets Fail

January 23, 2009

Patients who need to lose weight to have a renal transplant have several bariatric options.
 

Iron Supplements in CKD: An Update

December 08, 2008

Iron from dietary sources is inadequate to address functional iron deficiency associated with ESA use.
 

More Frequent Dialysis Has Benefit

November 01, 2008

Short daily or nocturnal hemodialysis improves nutrition better than conventional hemodialysis.
 

The Nutritional Benefits of Exercise

October 01, 2008

Resistance exercise added to oral supplements may boost net muscle protein balance.
 

Hypoalbuminemia in Dialysis Patients

September 01, 2008

Studies have linked it to various factors, including inflammation and hyperparathyroidism.
 

How Vitamin D May Help CKD Patients

August 28, 2008

Supplementation eases inflammation, lowers cardiac risk, and improves glycemic controls.
 

Alternative Malnutrition Treatments

July 21, 2008

Acupuncture, acupressure as useful adjuncts in managing malnutrition in renal patients.
 

Phosphorus Control Strategies in CKD

July 11, 2008

Dietitian intervention may improve patients' ability to restrict their daily intake of phosphorus.
 

Hyperkalemia Control in Stage 5 CKD

May 05, 2008

Unable to excrete excess potassium, most dialysis patients must adjust their intake.
 

Calories Vital to Low-Protein Diets

May 01, 2008

Adequate calorie intake, combined with a protein-restricted diet, can slow CKD progression.
 

High BMI Raises Kidney Disease Risk

April 10, 2008

Risk is greater for overweight individuals than for those of normal weight, meta-analysis shows.
 

Salt Restriction Helps CKD Patients

February 26, 2008

K/DOQI guidelines recommend that most patients limit daily sodium intake to less than 2.4 g.
 

Calcium Citrate Benefits Challenged

January 01, 2008

A recently published study showed no correlation between urinary pH and citrate concentration.
 

Tighter Glycemic Control Beneficial

December 01, 2007

Better glucose management can reduce mortality and morbidity in dialysis patients.
 

Phosphorus Ignorance is Common

November 01, 2007

The dietary counseling given to maintenance dialysis patients may be inadequate.
 

Measures to Restrict Dietary Oxalate

October 23, 2007

Kidney stone patients should avoid foods with high oxalate content, add calcium to meals.
 

Studies: n-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial

September 01, 2007

Supplementation lowered the risk of major coronary events in hemodialysis patients.
 

Meat Meals Could Affect CKD Staging

August 01, 2007

Even normal portions can significantly increase serum creatinine levels, studies show.
 

Vegetarian Diets May Not Be Better

July 01, 2007

High-protein diets have been shown to accelerate renal deterioration in a number of studies of populations with even mildly reduced kidney function.
 

When Nutritional Interventions Help

June 01, 2007

Adequate protein intake may improve albumin levels in hemodialysis patients, study says.
 

Encouraging Dietary Self-Monitoring

April 25, 2007

It can be burdensome for dialysis patients to record their nutrient intake; PDAs may help.
 

Meat May Increase Renal Stone Risk

March 01, 2007

Collagen in meat supplies the amino acid hydroxyproline, which is metabolized to oxalate.
 

Dialysis Patients Need Vitamin D

February 01, 2007

Supplements confer benefits such as reduced mortality and improved parathyroid function.
 

Benefits of Glycemic Control Unclear

January 01, 2007

Conflicting findings emerge on the link between HbA1c and mortality in diabetics on dialysis.
 

Low Sodium, Phosphorus Diets Tricky

December 01, 2006

Lowering intake of both nutrients is complicated; foods low in one may be high in the other.
 

Kidney Diseases, Elevated BMI Linked

November 01, 2006

Being overweight or obese raises the likelihood of renal failure, ESRD, stones, and cancer.
 

Controlling Hyperoxaluria With Diet

October 01, 2006

Researchers gaining a better understanding of the genetic basis for oxalate absorption.
 
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