Effects of Probiotics on Malnutrition and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Alterations in the gut microbiota and host responses have been implicated in the progression of end-stage renal disease, increased cardiovascular risk, uremic toxicity, and inflammation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of probiotics on malnutrition and health-related quality of life in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD).

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - June 29, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yangbin Pan, Liyan Yang, Binbin Dai, Beiduo Lin, Songhua Lin, Enqin Lin Tags: Original Research Source Type: research