Dialysis
When Appetite Is Low, but Nutritional Needs Are High
When the kidneys fail and dialysis becomes necessary, nutrition suddenly becomes one of the most important aspects of treatment. However, maintaining the right balance can be challenging.
Before starting dialysis, many patients are advised to limit their protein intake to reduce the workload on the kidneys. Once dialysis treatment begins, however, nutritional requirements change significantly.
The major shift: Why protein is important during dialysis
When undergoing dialysis, the body's protein requirements increase considerably. This is mainly due to two factors:
Dialysis treatment results in protein loss: Both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis remove not only waste products from the blood, but also valuable amino acids and proteins.
Increased breakdown of muscle mass: Kidney disease and dialysis place stress on the body, which can increase muscle breakdown and, consequently, protein requirements.
Protein is not the only important nutrient during dialysis. Adequate energy intake also plays a crucial role in supporting the body's functions and maintaining muscle mass. If energy intake is too low, the body may begin using protein as an energy source and break down muscle tissue to meet its energy needs, increasing the risk of malnutrition and physical decline.
Many people experience nausea, changes in taste, and fatigue during dialysis, which can make it difficult to eat enough. When appetite is reduced while protein and energy requirements are increased, unintentional weight loss may occur, affecting strength, physical function, and quality of life.
Therefore, it is important to focus on both energy and protein intake to maintain a good nutritional status during dialysis.
Our products are developed with a focus on:
High protein and energy content
Easy enrichment of foods and beverages
Small portions with high nutritional value
Flexible solutions for reduced appetite
Adozan products
We recommend the following products as a supplement to your food, when being in dialysis treatment
Adozan offers a range of energy and protein products designed to help meet daily nutritional requirements during dialysis.
Our neutral-flavoured products can be added to both foods and beverages without affecting taste, providing a simple and flexible way to increase protein and energy intake.
When additional energy is needed, Adozan Kilo+ can help increase energy intake, while Adozan Protein+, Protein+ Hot, P-Boost, and DIAAS 107 can be used to increase protein intake as part of daily nutrition.
Always consult your doctor or clinical dietitian about how energy and protein supplements can best be incorporated into your treatment plan.
Adozan Kilo+
50% fat / 40% carbohydrates / 10% protein
Adozan Kilo+ has a high content of unsaturated fats but a low protein content. After mixing, the product becomes slightly whitish and is very suitable for coffee, shakes, soups, baked goods, porridge, mashed potatoes, omelettes, etc.
Adozan P-Boost
100% liquid protein
Adozan P-Boost is a liquid protein product that is easy to take with you on the go. It does not need to be mixed before use, you can just drink it as it is or pour it into your drink. The product makes it easy to increase the protein content in both food and beverages and tolerates heating up to 100°C.
Adozan Protein+
99% protein / 1% carbohydrates
Adozan Protein+ is a high-quality protein powder that can easily be mixed into cold and warm foods and beverages. The product tolerates temperatures up to 75°C and is well suited for, for example, yoghurt, shakes, mashed potatoes and stews.
Adozan Protein+ Hot
99% protein / 1% carbohydrates
Adozan Protein+ Hot is developed for your hot foods and beverages and tolerates temperatures up to 100°C. It is especially suitable for, for example, soups, sauces, porridge, and hot drinks. You can mix it directly into the pot while you are cooking.
Adozan Proffee
7% carbohydrates / 93% protein, mixed with coffee
Adozan Proffee combines high quality coffee and seven grams of protein in every cup, easily add extra protein in your everyday life.