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Trace element supplementation preserves metabolic resilience in chronic kidney disease

Preprint B Not peer reviewed Small trial

Key takeaways

In a trial of 80 people on dialysis, a mix of trace elements helped protect the body's energy systems. The study was small and has not yet passed peer review. It suggests this supplement may help the body handle stress better.

Who did this work

Jianyu Piao (Capital Medical University) · Mingji Jin (Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College) · Fengxian Yin (Yanbian University Hospital) · Zhenyu Quan (Yanbian University) · Zhonggao Gao (Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College) · Zhenhua Cui (Yanbian University Hospital)

Source

Preprint · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-21
https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.10.19.26365915