Trimethylamine N-Oxide Plasma Levels Following Red Meat and Cod Fish Intake: A Pilot Crossover Trial in Hemodialysis Patients.

Scope: The uremic toxin trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) accumulates in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with its progression, cardiovascular disease, and other complications. The gut microbiota produces TMAO from substrates mainly found in red meat, eggs, and dairy. However, some saltwater fish also contain high levels of TMAO.

Handgrip strength at baseline and mortality risk in a cohort of women and men on hemodialysis: a 4-year study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and the risk of all-cause mortality in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients and its relationship with nutritional status. This study also investigated whether the association between HGS and mortality is similar in female and male patients.

Design And Methods: This was a cohort study using data from the Prospective Study of the Prognosis of Chronic Hemodialysis Patients (PROHEMO) with a median follow-up of 33.