Oral calcium carbonate affects calcium but not phosphorus balance in stage 3–4 chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are given calcium carbonate to bind dietary phosphorus and reduce phosphorus retention, and to prevent negative calcium balance. Data are limited on calcium and phosphorus balance in CKD to support this. The aim of this study was to determine calcium and phospho...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4292921/ |