How dietary L-Lysine affects kidney function and health
Transport and metabolism in the kidney
This study is looking at how adding L-Lysine to your diet might help improve kidney health for people with high blood pressure and kidney problems by reducing stress and damage in kidney cells.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James a. Haley VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10951492 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of dietary L-Lysine in improving kidney function, particularly in the context of high blood pressure and kidney diseases. It aims to understand how L-Lysine supplementation can reduce metabolic stress and oxidative damage in kidney cells, potentially leading to better kidney health. The study uses animal models to explore the mechanisms by which L-Lysine influences kidney metabolism and the excretion of harmful substances. By examining these pathways, the research seeks to provide insights into dietary interventions that could benefit patients with chronic kidney conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with chronic kidney disease or hypertension who may benefit from dietary interventions.
Not a fit: Patients with acute kidney injury or those not experiencing metabolic disturbances related to kidney function may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new dietary recommendations or treatments that improve kidney health and function in patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with dietary interventions in kidney health, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- James a. Haley VA Medical Center — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staruschenko, Alexander — James a. Haley VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Staruschenko, Alexander
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.