Vitamin B6 blood concentrations in paediatric dialysis patients

ConclusionsWe report no children with vitamin B6 deficiency although>  50% had elevated vitamin B6 concentrations. We suggest if dietary assessment of vitamin B6 intake indicates insufficient intake, measurement of blood concentrations will help confirm if supplementation is required. Routine vitamin B6 supplementation and monitoring is currently not indicated in ch ildren on chronic dialysis.
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research