Circulating Alpha-Tocopherol and Insulin Sensitivity Among Older Men With Chronic Kidney Disease

Insulin resistance is common in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may be partly explained by modifiable risk factors. In the general population, vitamin E supplementation has been suggested to improve both insulin sensitivity and secretion. We here explore the potential role of vitamin E as a modifiable risk factor for insulin resistance among individuals with CKD.

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - January 7, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hong Xu, Zibo Xiong, Johan Ärnlöv, Abdul Rashid Qureshi, Tommy Cederholm, Per Sjögren, Bengt Lindholm, Ulf Risérus, Juan Jesús Carrero Tags: Original Research Source Type: research