It is very crucial to meet the protein requirements of kidney patients as there are many factors which needs to be considered. For instance, the stage of chronic kidney disease, whether there is any other pre existing medical concern, type and form of protein and the bioavailability to the body and the profile of amino acids it offers. A study mentioned in Indian journal of Nephrology shows the comparison effects of whey and egg protein or albumin supplementation in dialysis patients. In the study, fifty adults were randomised to receive either whey protein and the other group was given egg protein. The actual intake was calculated from dietary recall and assessment was made by BIA machine. Also, for confirmation even repeat analysis was done.
Only 34 out of 50 completed the study, as certain didn’t tolerate it quite well as they faced nausea , vomiting as a acute side effect. In hospitals, to avoid malnutrition use of whey protein supplements is suggested by clinical dieticians to keep up with their nutritional status. The impaired gastric secretion due to drugs interfere with proper digestion and gives rise to use of supplements which are easy to digest, fast absorption properties such as whey protein.
Since the nutritional stats of such patients is also compromised due to side effects of drugs, suppression of appetite etc, the dietary supplements which provides certain important vitamins and minerals as well is a more effective approach. More long term research studies needs to carry on the investigation and infer more facts related to oral supplementation , parenteral supplementation needs and protein ratio. Renuris formula provides whey in combination with nutrients.
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