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When a calorie isn’t just a calorie: a revised look at nutrition in critically ill patients with sepsis and acute kidney injury

This 2022 review examines the complexities of nutritional management in critically ill patients with sepsis and acute kidney injury (AKI). It highlights that sepsis induces unique metabolic changes, such as activation of fasting metabolism, which may be protective. Traditional nutrition strategies, often based on inaccurate caloric estimates and not accounting

June 26, 2025 No Comments

Low protein intake is associated with a major reduction in IGF-1, cancer, and overall mortality in the 65 and younger but not older population

This cohort study investigated the impact of low protein intake on IGF-1 levels, cancer risk, and overall mortality in individuals aged 50-65 and older. It found that reducing protein intake significantly lowered IGF-1 levels and was associated with a decrease in cancer and mortality risk in younger adults (≤65 years),

June 26, 2025 No Comments

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When a calorie isn’t just a calorie: a revised look at nutrition in critically ill patients with sepsis and acute kidney injury

Low protein intake is associated with a major reduction in IGF-1, cancer, and overall mortality in the 65 and younger but not older population