High protein supplementation does not seem to help malnourished critically ill patients, either
Post-hoc analysis of EFFORT Protein focuses on malnourished subgroup
Medical nutrition society guidelines recommend protein-rich diets for critically ill patients, in the physiologically plausible hope that this strategy can support increased protein needs during critical illness and mitigate loss of muscle mass.
In 2024, American guidelines (ASPEN) advise 1.2–2 g/kg/day of protein and European guidelines (ESPEN) suggest …
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