Effect of Zinc Suplementation on Serum Hemosystein Level in Hemodialysis Patients

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of zinc supplementation in end stage renal failure on hemocystein level.

hemocystein increased in end stage renal failure and zinc involved in hemocystein metabolism thus zinc supplementation may be effective on hemocystein level.

Inclusion Criteria:

• hemodialysis for 3 months
• older than 18 years old
• serum level of zinc less than 72.6 microgram/ l in men and less than 70 microgram/ l in female

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute renal failre
• malabsorption
• history of steroid or cytotoxic consumption