Nutrition News

Researchers from Brazil found patients on hemodialysis who reported a lower frequency of fruit intake were more likely to have constipation than those who consumed more fruit.

Although patients on hemodialysis who received probiotics had decreases in idoxyl sulfate levels, researchers observed no benefits of supplementation on other studied measures, including insulin resistance and cholesterol-triglyceride ratio.

Researchers from Australia have identified several modifiable factors associated with the likelihood of study participants developing chronic kidney disease.

After reviewing patient resources on low-potassium diets for the management of hyperkalemia in chronic kidney disease, researchers from Canada suggested updates be made as the current information fails to address new expert recommendations.

Study results showed patients on hemodialysis who received a modified low-phosphorous diet had similar phosphate levels as those receiving the standard diet, with the modified diet widening patients’ food choice and increasing fiber intake.

In collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the National Kidney Foundation has released the 2020 Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease.

Vitamin K supplementation showed no effect on vascular stiffness or other markers of vascular health in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a randomized controlled trial.

The classification of foods by oxalate content and antioxidant activity allows for more informed nutritional recommendations for patients with urolithiasis and other diseases, according to a recently published study.

New equations for determining resting energy expenditure are needed to provide optimal nutrition care in patients after renal transplantation, according to a published study.

Researchers from Australia found taste changes are highly prevalent, but under-recognized, in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Further, these taste changes were linked with gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.