Postprandial Mineral Handling in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) are unable to compensate for an enlarged mineral load with increased excretion of calcium and phosphate in the urine. Hence, excess calcium and phosphate must be neutralized by other mechanisms to avoid toxicity. The present study examined the acute handling of a mineral load in HD patients as compared with healthy subjects.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research