[Vitamins and microelements in patients with chronic kidney disease]

Wiad Lek. 2014;67(1):33-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The supply of vitamins and microelements in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is very important and requires special attention. CKD patients presented deficiency of these substances in the diet and in organism, but also excess of fat-soluble vitamins or trace elements is observed. Studies indicate that deficiency of vitamins and antioxidants in diet and also enhanced oxidative stress are cause of many complications for example: accelerated process of arteriosclerosis in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use*
  • Diet
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Health Behavior
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / drug therapy*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / prevention & control*
  • Primary Prevention / methods
  • Trace Elements / therapeutic use*
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Trace Elements
  • Vitamins