Open AccessDietary protein interventions to improve nutritional status in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis
Author(s) -
Floris K. Hendriks,
Jeroen P. Kooman,
Luc J. C. van Loon
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.21
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1473-6519
pISSN - 1363-1950
DOI - 10.1097/mco.0000000000000703
Subject(s) - hemodialysis , medicine , ingestion , kidney disease , end stage renal disease , intensive care medicine , psychological intervention , physical therapy , psychiatry
Poor nutritional status is prevalent among end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. Chronic hemodialysis patients show an accelerated decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength, which is associated with higher mortality rates and a reduced quality of life. The current review aims to summarize recent advances regarding underlying causes of muscle loss and interventions that support muscle mass maintenance in patients with chronic hemodialysis.