Low-protein Formula Supplements in Chronic Kidney Disease

Effect of Low-protein Formula Nutritional Supplements on Renal Function Progression, Muscle Mass and Physical Activity With Chronic Kidney Disease

Prospective randomized contorl study.Comparing clinical outcome between chronic kidney disease who were prescribed 6% low-protein nutrition supplement along with dietatian regular nutrition education and those without oral nutrition supplement.

Past studies have shown that supplementation with low-protein nutritional formulas helps to increase compliance with low-protein diet control, but few studies have explored low-protein nutritional formulas supplementing the calories chronic kidney disease patient need, and nutritional supplements rich in ω-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and essential amino acid having effect in chronic renal function and changes in muscle mass, strength, and mobility. The propose of this study that low protein supplement may help maintain renal function or delay deterioration of renal function, or may reduce the risk of malnutrition and further improve muscle strength and mobility or quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is >65years of age.
2. Subject has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and is classified as being between Stages 3 to 5.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The physician determines that the clinical condition is unstable.
2. Lower limb injury or severe edema.
3. food allergies to milk, or fish
4. There is a heart rhythm in the body and a prosthetic device.
5. Those who are unable to complete the questionnaire due to severe cognitive impairment as determined by the physician.