DIET REQUIREMENTS IN RENAL PATIENTS
Renal failure patients are at risk for several micronutrient deficiencies. Dialysis patients are known to lose water-soluble vitamin, and deficiencies of thiamine, folate, pyridoxine and vitamin C have been reported.
Recommended vitamin intake for patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis
Thiamine (B1) |
1.1-1.2mg/day |
Riboflavin (B2) |
1.1-1.3mg/day |
Niacin |
Niacin |
Pantothenic Acid |
5mg/day |
Vitamin B6 |
10mg/day |
Vitamin B12 |
2.4mg/day |
Biotin |
30mcg/day |
Vitamin C |
75-90mg/day |
Folic Acid |
1 mg/day |
Zinc |
15 mg/day |
Above information is extracted from "Nutrition in Renal Failure: Myths & Management " by Joe Krenitsky, published in Practical Gastroenterology - Sept 2004. |
