Repletion of Ergothioneine in Patients With Kidney Failure

Stanford University

Summary

Dialysis removes potentially harmful chemicals from the blood but can also remove potentially valuable chemicals. One potentially valuable chemical called ergothioneine, which comes from the diet, is low in the blood of people receiving dialysis. For this research study, the investigators hope to learn how well a daily ergothioneine supplement will replenish the levels in the blood of people with kidney failure.

Eligibility

Age range: 18+ years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * kidney failure receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis Exclusion Criteria: * blood transfusion within 90 days * taking supplements which contain ergothioneine

Interventions

Dietary Supplement
Ergothioneine
Participants will receive ergothioneine capsule daily for 12 weeks.
Other
Placebo
Participants will receive placebo capsule daily for 12 weeks.

Location

Veterans Affairs Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California
tsirich@stanford.edu 650-493-5000