Mendelian randomization study of micronutrients and development of CKD in a Korean population
This study found a weak causal link to genetically predicted levels of vitamins B6 and C on CKD development. Given potential residual pleiotropy and biological limitations, findings should be cautiously interpreted yet highlight the possible role of balanced micronutrient intake in kidney health.
Authors
- Juyeon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5455-8574)
- Sue K. Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5002-9707)
- Sangjun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4080-0494)
- Kook‐Hwan Oh
Institutions
- Cancer Research Institute (US)
- New Generation University College (ET)
- Seoul National University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrition Journal
- Published
- 2025-06-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-025-01160-2
- Primary Topic
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea