Nutrient Levels Alter Transplant Outcome

Role of Immunonutrient Levels in Preventing Complications After Renal Transplantation

The purpose of this study is to look at lipid profiles of plasma and RBC and amino acid profiles in plasma to determine if they are associated with allograft rejection, calcineurin inhibitor toxicity or new onset diabetes mellitus in renal transplant patients receiving dietary supplements with arginine and omega-3 fatty acids.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Renal transplant recipient
• Appropriate blood samples drawn and analyzed