KidneyAssist®
90 enteric coated capsules

Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) represent a unique population with regard to nutritional requirements and appropriate supplementation. KidneyAssist™ is a daily multivitamin and mineral formula designed to meet the nutritional needs for a specific state of kidney function. *

Limiting simple sugars, maintaining ideal body weight, and keeping sodium intake at reasonably low levels can provide additional kidney support. Attention should also be given to the intake of protein, phosphorus, calcium and other minerals.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 enteric coated capsule

Amount Per Serving
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)............................................120 mg 200%
Vitamin D3..............................................................400 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl 
Acetate and Natural Mixed Tocopherols)..........30 IU 100%
Vitamin B-1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate)...........................3 mg 200%
Vitamin B-2 (as Riboflavin).................................................3.4 mg 200%
Vitamin B-3 (as Niacinamide).....................................10 mg 50%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride).................................10 mg 500%
Folic acid................................................................3 mg 750%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)...........................................1 mg 16667%
Biotin.................................................................300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate).............................10 mg 100%
Zinc  (as zinc amino acid chelate)........................................15 mg 100%
Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate)........................................35 mcg 50%
Copper (as copper amino acid chelate)..........................................0.5 mg 25%
Chromium (as chromium amino acid chelate)........................................30 mcg 25%
N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC)...............................................500 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, methacrylic triacetin, FCC; vanilla flavor.

This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, or gluten.
Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Although manufacturing equipment is thoroughly cleansed after all production runs, this product is manufactured in a facility that utilizes milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, and gluten.

Directions: Take one (1) enteric coated capsule daily with food, or as directed by your physician.

N.B. This product is available only with your physician’s recommendation.

References

Nanayakkara PW, van Guldener C, ter Wee PM, et al. Effect of a treatment strategy consisting of pravastatin, vitamin E, and homocysteine lowering on carotid intima-media thickness, endothelial function, and renal function in patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease: results from the Anti-Oxidant Therapy in Chronic Renal Insufficiency (ATIC)Study. Arch Intern Med. 2007 Jun 25;167(12):1262-70.

Taskapan H, Wei M, Oreopoulos DG. 25(OH) vitamin D3 in patients with chronic kidney disease and those on dialysis: rediscovering its importance. Int Urol Nephrol. 2006;38(2):323-9.

Zachara BA, Gromadzińska J, Wasowicz W, et al. Red blood cell and plasma glutathione peroxidase activities and selenium concentration in patients with chronic kidney disease: a review. Acta Biochim Pol. 2006;53(4):663-77.

Bayés B, Pastor MC, Bonal J, et al. "New" cardiovascular risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease: role of folic acid treatment. Kidney Int Suppl. 2005 Jan;(93):S39-43.

Tareen N, Martins D, Zadshir A, et al. The impact of routine vitamin supplementation on serum levels of 25 (OH) D3 among the general adult population and patients with chronic kidney disease. Ethn Dis. 2005 Autumn;15(4 Suppl 5):S5-102-6.

Saran R, Novak JE, Desai A, et al. Impact of vitamin E on plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) in chronic kidney disease (CKD): a pilot study. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2003 Nov;18(11):2415-20.

Deicher R, Hörl WH. Vitamin C in chronic kidney disease and hemodialysis patients. Kidney Blood Press Res. 2003;26(2):100-6.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.