7,77 Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD) Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is a common complication in which one or more of the following occur due to the loss of proper regulation by the kidneys: Abnormal bone mineralization, strength, growth, and turnover Calcification of non-bone tissues, including blood vessels Irregularities in vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, fibroblast growth factor-23, and parathyroid hormone metabolism Each of these abnormalities is associated with a high risk of mortality, primarily attributable to the cardiovascular consequences
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Biochemically these individuals manifest with elevated levels of polyols, particularly ribitol, D-arabitol, in body fluids and in the brain
For vitamin B deficiency (e.g., pernicious anemia), a common regimen is to begin with frequent intramuscular injections to replenish body stores
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects prove particularly valuable here