[Effect of diet therapy on iron metabolism in chronic kidney disease]

A modified Giordano-Giovanetti diet has a beneficial therapeutic effect in the treatment of azotemia and uremia. The diet is capable of maintaining nitrogenous equilibrium for a long period of time. However, the chemical composition of the diet does not meet iron requirements of patients with chronic renal diseases. Besides, the quantitative ratio of the ingredients such as proteins and carbohydrates has an adverse effect on iron absorption, the greatest portion of iron contained by the diet is bound with products of plant origin and absorbed by the body to a negligible degree. It is recommended that the diet suggested be supplemented with readily available iron preparations.