Chewing Gum Helps Treat Hyperphosphatemia In Kidney Disease Patients

Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 21:35 in Health & Medicine

Chewing gum made with a phosphate-binding ingredient can help treat high phosphate levels in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. The results suggest that this simple measure could maintain proper phosphate levels and help prevent cardiovascular disease in these patients.

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