Chenjiang Ying

The arsenic-lowering effect of Inulin type prebiotics in end stage renal disease: a randomized crossover trial Background: Circulatory imbalance of trace elements is frequent in end stage renal disease (ESRD), leading to essential element deficiency and toxic element excess. The present study aimed to investigate whether inulin-type fructans (ITFs) could ameliorate the circulatory imbalance by modulating gut microbiota and regulating the absorption and elimination of trace elements.

Abstract Background Childhood malnutrition is well estimated as the major underlying risk factor for morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years. Feeding practices greatly influence the dietary condition of children aged 6–23 months in developing countries. Therefore, this study was performed to determine the association between infant young children feeding (IYCF) practices and the dietary conditions of children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia.