title: Nutrition: Intradialytic oral nutrition--the ultimate conviction.
abstract: Protein-energy wasting occurs frequently during maintenance dialysis. Known aetiologies include a loss of nutrients during the haemodialysis procedure and anorexia. Providing energy and protein during dialysis improves metabolism; however, the benefits of long-term support are debated. Weiner and colleagues report convincing data with an intradialytic oral nutritional intervention using protein supplements.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, chemin du grand Revoyet, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France.
authors.forename: Laetitia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Koppe
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, chemin du grand Revoyet, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France.
authors.forename: Denis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fouque
mesh_terms: D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000401:mortality*
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins