Appropriateness of Ketoanalogues of Amino Acids, Calcium Citrate, and Inulin Supplementation for CKD Management: A RAND/UCLA Consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) focuses on improving manifestations and delaying progression. Nutritional approaches play a crucial role in CKD management, and various supplements have become available. Ketoanalogues of amino acids (KAs), calcium citrate, and inulin have been proposed as suitable supplements, yet their widespread use has been limited due to insufficient evidence. This study aimed to generate general guidance statements on the appropriateness of these supplements through a RAND/UCLA consensus process.

Methods

A RAND/UCLA consensus panel was convened to evaluate the appropriateness of these supplements in different clinical scenarios. In this study, we present a subgroup analysis focusing on a panel of eleven clinical nephrologist

SUBMITTER: Saavedra-Fuentes N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11397001 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature