Nonessential amino acids are synthesized de novo and therefore not diet dependent. In
contrast, essential amino acids must be obtained through nutrition since they cannot be …

The widely distributed neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) contributes to maintaining serum levels
of albumin and IgG in adults. In the kidney, FcRn is expressed on the podocytes and the …

Purpose of Review The gluten-free diet (GFD) has become one of the most popular diets in
modern history. Claims of improved health and increased energy fuel this popularity, though …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) begins with renal injury; the progression thereafter depends
upon a number of factors, including genetic background. Unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO…

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to provide background on the present
literature regarding the utility and effectiveness of protein supplements, including protein source …

PURPOSE The goal of this study was to develop a technology-based strategy to identify
patients with undiagnosed hypertension in 23 primary care practices and integrate this …

Hospitalized adult patients suffer from high rates of acute kidney injury (AKI), which puts
them at risk for multiple nutrition problems. The etiology and management strategy of AKI has …

Intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) is a form of supplemental nutrition used to treat patients
with malnutrition who receive hemodialysis. Once the diagnosis of malnutrition is made in …

… Menaka Sarav: Vitamin C is not something that we are commonly evaluating clinically in
patients that are receiving CRRT. I’m not certain if there are any clinical studies that have evalu…

Purpose of Review To review the available literature/evidence on low carbohydrate/high fat (LCHF)
and low carbohydrate ketogenic (LCKD) diets’ effects on human athletic …