Effect of renal specific vitamins and minerals supplementation (KVITAL) on the nutritional status and psychological wellbeing of the Haemodialysis patient: pilot study

Assess whether routine vitamins supplementation, using a brand of vitamins formulation that is appropriate for Chronic Kidney Disease (Kidney Vital) improves patients nutritional status and quality of life. One tablet to be taken daily, orally for 6 months Active Ingredients and doses outlined below. Ascorbic acid 60 mg Biotin 30 microgram Calcium pantothenate 5 mg Cholecalciferol .025 mg Copper gluconate 900 microgram Cyanocobalamin 2.4 microgram Ferrous fumarate 8 mg Folic acid 400 microgram Nicotinic acid 20 mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride 10 mg Riboflavin 2 mg Sodium selenate 55 microgram Thiamine nitrate 1.5 mg Zinc oxide Vitamin levels will be monitored with pathology testing, pre study and post commencement of study. Patients will be given a SF-36 Quality of life questionnaire and Subjective Global Assessment pre and post commencment of study to enstablish patient nutritional and psychological wellbeing. Patients will be educated on the benefits of taking a daily vitamin supplement to their nutritional status and well being.