Effects of Egg Protein Supplementation on Albumin Levels in Dialysis Patients
Egg Protein Supplementation on Albumin Levels in Dialysis Patients
Keywords:
egg, albumin, dialysisAbstract
Thailand is facing a growing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with many dialysis patients suffering from protein-energy malnutrition due to inadequate and poor-quality dietary intake. Egg supplementation, as a source of high-quality protein, may help increase serum albumin levels and reduce mortality risk. The hemodialysis unit at Photharam Hospital initiated an egg donation program to support the nutritional needs of these patients. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the impact of egg supplementation on serum albumin and other biochemical parameters in 48 hemodialysis patients who received eggs between June 2022 and June 2023. Baseline data were collected before supplementation, with follow-up at 6 and 12 months. Serum albumin increased from 3.66 ± 0.42 to 3.96 ± 0.34 g/dL at 6 months (p < 0.001), and to 3.85 ± 0.36 g/dL at 12 months (p = 0.03). Hemoglobin, calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, cholesterol, and triglycerides showed no significant changes. In conclusion, egg supplementation in dialysis patients significantly improved serum albumin within the first 6 months and maintained levels through 12 months, without adverse biochemical effects. This suggests that egg supplementation is a safe, effective, and low-cost nutritional improvement for dialysis patients
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