Essential Keto Acids
Uses of Essential Keto Acids
It prevent and treat the damages caused by faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney diseases in association with limited dietary protein intake
How Essential Keto Acids Works
It helps in managing chronic kidney diseases where L Histidine, L Lysine, L Threonine, L Tryptophan, and L Tyrosine after getting absorbed get converted into corresponding essential amino acids by taking nitrogen from non-essential amino acids, thereby decreasing the formation of excessive urea and toxins in the body. These amino acids also put a positive effect on bone health by optimizing the phosphate and parathyroid hormone levels in the body.
Side Effects of Essential Keto Acids
Hypercalcemia
Warnings
Kidney Use With Care
It should be used with caution in patients with chronic kidney diseases, renal hyperphosphatemia (excess blood phosphate levels), renal osteodystrophy (metabolic renal disease), and renal insufficiency. Consult your doctor for advice before taking it.
Alcohol Limited Data
There is no information regarding the interaction with alcohol.
Pregnancy Not Safe
It should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult and inform your doctor before taking it.
Driving Safe
It has no or negligible effect on your ability to drive or use machines.
Liver Use With Care
It should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases, particularly liver cirrhosis. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Lactation Use With Care
It should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
