Food Preparation Effects on Gut Bacteria in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis

Gut microbes can influence numerous aspects of human biology. Alterations in the function and composition of gut microbial flora (gut microbiota) have been linked to different diseases such as obesity, diabetes and inflammation. Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) are formed via the Maillard reaction, which consists of a complex network of non-enzymatic reactions involving the carbonyl groups of reducing sugars which react with the amino groups of proteins. AGEs are produced in vivo and being consumed. They have been implicated in increased risk of different diseases including atherosclerosis, CAD and kidney diseases. In this study, the investigators are evaluating the effects of consuming a low AGE diet in participants on peritoneal dialysis on the gut bacteria and inflammation.