Probiotic Use in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Probiotic use in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients continues to be an area of interest among renal health care professionals. It is becoming more widely accepted that people with CKD have altered gut flora.1-3 This is an area of interest because altered gut flora impacts the patient in a myriad of ways. In the forefront is gastrointestinal (GI) health and uremic toxins. Restoring balance to intestinal flora favorably impacts the CKD patient as it would any individual and improves any GI issues such as constipation or diarrhea as well as promotes healthy digestion and improved immunity.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Product Update Source Type: research