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[A nutritionally defined liquid diet for hemodialyzed patients]
O Marecková1, O Schück, V Teplan
1Klinika nefrologie Institutu klinické a experimentální medicíny, Praha.
Casopis Lekaru Ceskych
|February 1, 1995
Summary
Nutritional supplementation with Nutrilac renal improved protein and energy intake in hemodialysis patients. This new preparation positively impacted nutritional parameters and amino acid profiles without adverse effects.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Clinical Nutrition
Context:
- Patients undergoing regular hemodialysis often lack suitable complete nutritional preparations for intensive treatment needs.
- Nutrilac renal is a novel, nutritionally defined liquid diet formulated for hemodialysis patients.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Nutrilac renal as a supplement in improving nutritional parameters for hemodialysis patients.
Summary:
- Nutrilac renal supplementation for three weeks increased protein intake (0.87 to 0.95 g/kg) and energy intake (109 to 126 kJ/kg).
- Significant improvements were observed in serum albumin levels (25.0 to 29.4 g/l) and Whitehead's quotient (1.8 to 1.5).
- The preparation enhanced essential amino acid profiles, particularly threonine, valine, leucine, and isoleucine, indicating high protein biological value.
Impact:
- Nutrilac renal demonstrates a favorable effect on the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients.
- The preparation's protein component is highly beneficial for patients with chronic renal failure.
- No adverse effects on potassium, urea, or vitamin A levels were noted.