| abstract |
The invention relates to nutritional compositions and methods of using these compositions for the treatment of renal disease. More particularly, the invention discloses compositions of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and/or proteins in amounts that can be used to supplement the nutritional deficiencies observed in patients afflicted with renal disease, renal insufficiency, or end-stage renal disease. The compositions of the invention can also be used as nutritional supplements for patients undergoing dialysis therapy or for patients on a restricted diet. In addition, the compositions can be used in combination or alone as a method of treating or managing a subject in the various stages of chronic renal disease, or throughout disease progression. |