Question 1

which whey protein in best for dialysis patients?

Accepted Answer

Whey Proteins: Most important - look at phosphorous and potassium content and talk to your dietician before you start anything.  Products that I have seen suggested are now foods whey protein and body fortress whey protein.  But check everything out thoroughly before starting including checking with your doctor.

Question 2

is protein shakes for dialysis patient, ok?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Important to review dietary restrictions with your nephrology team. It depends on what type of kidney disease you have call them.

Question 3

what is recomended protein shake for dialysis patient?

Accepted Answer

Variety available: Protein shakes are generally good, but patients with renal failure must be mindful that their protein intake does not exceed the amount recommended based on their dialysis regimen. Check with your nephrologist next time you are treated. Take care!

Question 4

can a dialysis patient drink bone broth?

Accepted Answer

Bone broth: Bone broth is salty. Most dialysis patients are on a salt restricted diet.  Best to check first with patient's nephrologist before adding to diet.

Question 5

tell me why patients with kidney failure eat and drink what they like only during the first few hours of dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Nurses being nice: The total fluid removal target is programmed at the beginning of the dialysis run.  

Fluids consumed on dialysis are added to the total weight target.  The removal target is doable from the onset of dialysis.  If you drink 32 oz in the last hour, it is difficult to get this (and the preprogrammed amount) all off in the last hour.

Question 6

what cold remedied are safe for a dialysis patient?

Accepted Answer

Avoid decongestants.: Best to check with your nephrologist for specific advice that is tailored to you. Many cold medicines with decongestants can raise blood pressure and most dialysis patients already have high blood pressure. Coricidin HBP contains medicines that will not affect your blood pressure so this may me a safe option.

Question 7

how much protein powder is it safe to drink after a 2 hour workout?

Accepted Answer

Protein is necessary: You should aim to get about 20 g of protein daily.  Realizing that some of that is in your diet, be careful not to "overdue" because the metabolism of nitrogen in protein can burden your kidneys.  Protein is fine after exercise, as it keeps your metabolism up and contributes energy that you have burned.  A balanced approach (bar with protein, carb, and lipid) might be better, however.

Question 8

is it safe to drink protein and creatine at the same time after a workout ?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys and Protein: There is no easy answer to this question.  However, significant amounts of consumed protein or Amino Acids can offer a significant solute load to the kidneys.  That, along with inadequate hydration, can put one at risk for renal (kidney) damage.  There have been numerous case reports of young athletes going into renal failure due to high protein consumption and inadequate hydration.

Question 9

is it safe to drink whey protein before and after workouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unless: You are allergic to milk products.  Otherwise it is safe but it is probably even better with extra fluid added to help to prevent dehydration.

Question 10

what is the safe age for a child to be able to drink a protein shake?

Accepted Answer

Kids & protein shake: How old is your child and does he or she have any health issue? If your child plays on school sportteams/is not eating well then it may be okay to give protein shakes that do not contain any other junk additives or hormones in the protein powder. Otherwise, it is better to eat protein in its natural form in helathy foods. Too much protein is not good either as the excess turns to fat in the body.

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