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Nutrition Supplements and Serum Albumin in Hemodialysis: A Meta-Analysis.

Article A Peer reviewed Meta-analysis or large trial

Key takeaways

A review of 18 studies found that nutrition supplements — like protein shakes given during or after dialysis — raised blood albumin by about 0.3 grams per deciliter on average, which signals better nutrition and may lower hospital risk for dialysis patients.

Who did this work

Adar A · Kaufman-Shriqui V · Boaz M

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD nutrition RCTs · 2026 Aug 1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42663991/