Association of serum chromium levels with malnutrition in hemodialysis patients

Association of serum chromium levels with malnutrition in hemodialysis patients

Abstract Background Chromium is an essential trace metal that reduces oxidative stress and inflammation. In patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD), a correlation among chromium exposure, inflammation, and malnutrition remains unclear. This study examined the possible effects of serum chr...

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Main Authors: Ching-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Hao Weng, Cheng-Chia Lee, Tzung-Hai Yen, Wen-Hung Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Chromium
End stage renal disease
Hemodialysis
Nutrition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-019-1476-x

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