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Taste genetics and gastrointestinal symptoms experienced in chronic kidney disease.
European journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Jul 2015
Manley K J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: It is unknown what causes uraemic symptoms in renal disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are known to have increased levels of urea, sodium, potassium and phosphate in their saliva compared with those without renal disease. The present cross-sectional study investigated associations between known genetic traits of taste and self-reported upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms...
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