Thiamine and Renal Disease
Clinical Study Title:
Alteration of thiamine pharmacokinetics by end-stage renal disease
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The
use of vitamin b1 supplements for patients suffering
from end-stage renal disease was evaluated. Different
forms of vitamin b1 were administered to patients, and
their blood levels of thiamine (vitamin b1) were evaluated. This
study supported the use and bioavailabitliy of thiamine
supplements for patients with end-stage renal disease,
as results showed it was able to be absorbed and used
by the body. The use of thiamine in this population
is important, as thiamine has been demonstrated to
protect against uremia and other diseases. |
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Authors:
Frank T. Bitsch R. Maiwald J. Stein G
Institution:
Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, Friedrich
Schiller University of Jena, Germany.
Country of Publication:
Germany
Source:
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
37(9):449-55, 1999 Sep.
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