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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of supplementary vitamins E, C and their combination for treatment of haemodialysis cramps.

Authors :
Khajehdehi, P
Mojerlou, M
Behzadi, S
Rais-Jalali, G A
Source :
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation; July 2001, Vol. 16 Issue: 7 p1448-1451, 4p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Muscle cramps that improve after carnitine or vitamin E therapies are common in haemodialysis (HD) patients. Because vitamin C participates in carnitine biosynthesis, and its levels are reduced in uraemia, subclinical vitamin C depletion may contribute to HD cramps. Our aim was to determine the effects of vitamins C, E and their combination on the frequency and intensity of HD cramps.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09310509 and 14602385
Volume :
16
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63995911
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/16.7.1448