1\. Age ≥18 years 2. Patient with chronic kidney disease on HD for ≥ 3 months 3. Plasma homocysteine level \> 15μmol/L
You may not be if
1. Acute illness at the time of inclusion.
2. Diagnosed case of malabsorption
3. Planned major surgery
4. Renal transplantation
5. Receiving zinc or folic acid supplementation within the previous month from enrollment.
6. Concomitant use of vitamin B 12 supplementation(6 days), corticosteroid (18-36 hour), anti folate or cytotoxic drugs, quinolones, tetracyclines, bisphosphonates.
7. Known hypersensitivity to zinc or folic acid.
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Clareo Health | Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Hyperhomocysteinemia Compared to Folic Acid in CKD Patient on Hemodialysis
