Updated CKD Nutrition Guideline Released
The newest KDOQI guideline for renal nutrition, which took 5 years to develop, expands recommendations to include patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease.
Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Lower Risk for Primary Tuberculosis Infection
A team of investigators conducted a phase 3, double-blind trial to assess the impact of vitamin D supplementation on risk of tuberculosis infection in public schoolchildren in Mongolia.
FDA Wants More Data on Viaskin Peanut Allergy Patch
The FDA noted that it could not approve the BLA due to concerns regarding “the impact of patch-site adhesion on efficacy and indicated the need for patch modifications, and subsequently a new human factor study.”
Fish Oil Supplements May Alleviate Pollution-Related Skin Inflammatory Response
Dietary fish oil supplementation may reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory skin responses in individuals exposed to fine particulate air pollution for short periods of times.
Cinnamon Supplementation May Improve Blood Glucose Control
In individuals with prediabetes, 12 weeks of cinnamon supplementation improved fasting plasma glucose and glucose tolerance.
Diets High in Protein, Plant Protein Tied to Lower Mortality
Plant protein intake is associated with a lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality.
Higher Vitamin C, Carotenoid Intake May Lower Risk for T2D
Higher intakes of vitamin C and carotenoids, as well as total whole grains, are associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes.
Multiple Healthy Eating Patterns May Be Able to Lower CVD Risk
Greater adherence to healthy eating patterns is consistently associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Medication Misuse: Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome and Misuse of Adrenal Supplements
Off-label use of glucocorticoids and over-the-counter supplements is common for adrenal fatigue, a condition characterized by a constellation of nonspecific symptoms.
Supplements With Undeclared Active Ingredients Pose Substantial Health Risk
A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlights the risks associated with use of over-the-counter (OTC) products containing undeclared prescription ingredients as well as the importance of collaboration between various health departments and systems to ensure a prompt response to an outbreak.
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