Dietary fiber in conservative management of chronic renal failure.
Conservative management of chronic renal failure has included a variety of dietary manipulations. Supplementation of dietary fiber to reduce adverse symptoms is a novel approach, but whether it can make an effective clinical impact is yet undetermined. This commentary accompanies a brief report of improved well-being during fiber supplementation. It explains some of the background thinking and early trials of fiber supplementation in chronic renal failure patients.
Donna Zimmaro
DZ
Bliss
D002648:Child; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000178:diet therapy*