From the Research
Nephrovite is a prescription multivitamin supplement specifically formulated for patients with kidney disease or those on dialysis, containing essential vitamins and minerals tailored to meet the nutritional needs of individuals with compromised kidney function, as supported by recent evidence 1, 2. The standard dosage is typically one tablet daily, but this may vary based on individual needs and should be taken as directed by a healthcare provider.
- Nephrovite includes water-soluble vitamins like B-complex and vitamin C,
- while intentionally excluding certain minerals like phosphorus and potassium that can accumulate to dangerous levels in kidney disease patients. This supplement is important because kidney disease and dialysis can deplete vital nutrients, and regular multivitamins often contain ingredients that could be harmful to those with kidney problems.
- Patients should take Nephrovite with food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset. It's crucial to inform your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you're taking to avoid potential interactions, as some vitamins can affect the efficacy of certain medications commonly prescribed for kidney disease, as noted in studies 1, 3. The decision to supplement water-soluble vitamins should be individualized, taking into account the patient's dietary intake, nutritional status, risk of vitamins deficiency/insufficiency, CKD stage, comorbid status, and dialysis loss, as recommended by recent guidelines 1.
- Nutritional vitamin D deficiency should be corrected, but the supplementation dose and formulation need to be personalized,
- taking into consideration the degree of 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency, parathyroid hormone levels, CKD stage, and local formulation 1. Although more trial data are required to elucidate the roles of vitamin supplementation, all patients with CKD should undergo periodic assessment of dietary intake and aim to receive various vitamins through natural food sources and a healthy eating pattern that includes vitamin-dense foods 1, 2.