Vitamin and trace element concentrations in infants and children with chronic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited data regarding vitamin and trace element blood concentrations and supplementation needs in children with non-dialysis stages 3-5 of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods

Retrospective cross-sectional review for nutritional blood concentrations measured over a recent 2-year period. In our CKD clinics, nutritional bloods including copper, zinc, selenium and vitamin A, vitamin E, active vitamin B₁₂ and folate are monitored annually. Vitamin D status is monitored every 6-12 months.

Results

We reviewed 112 children (70 boys) with median (IQ1, IQ3) age 8.97 (4.24, 13.80) years. Estimated median (IQ1, IQ3) GFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) was 28 (21, 37). Vitamin A, active vitamin B₁₂ and vitamin E concentrations were within

SUBMITTER: Joyce T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7316696 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature