COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING KIDNEY FUNCTION

摘要

The invention provides compositions for improving kidney function comprising a kidney function improving amount of one or more antioxidants and a reduced amount of protein and/or phosphorus as compared to the maximum amount of protein and phosphorus typically recommended for a healthy animal of the same species or breed and methods for improving kidney function comprising administering such compositions to an animal susceptible to or suffering from kidney disease or impaired kidney function. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is a food composition useful for improving kidney function.