Role of Nutrients in Pediatric Non-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: From Pathogenesis to Correct Supplementation

Biomedicines. 2024 Apr 19;12(4):911. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines12040911.

Abstract

Nutrition management is fundamental for children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Fluid balance and low-protein and low-sodium diets are the more stressed fields from a nutritional point of view. At the same time, the role of micronutrients is often underestimated. Starting from the causes that could lead to potential micronutrient deficiencies in these patients, this review considers all micronutrients that could be administered in CKD to improve the prognosis of this disease.

Keywords: children’s growth; chronic kidney disease; nutrition management; supplementation; trace elements.

Publication types

  • Review

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.