Steffi Thomas Sebin¹, Vipul Gattani²

¹Final Year MD Resident, Department of Medicine, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Center

²Professor, Department of Medicine (MD, DM Nephrology), Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Center.

Corresponding Author: Steffi Thomas Sebin, Final Year MD Resident, Department of Medicine, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Center.

Citation: Steffi Thomas Sebin, Vipul Gattani (2025). Are Protein Powders Safe Enough in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury?. American J Case Rep Clin Imag. 2025; September, 2(2),1-2.

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Abstract

Protein powders are powdered forms of protein that come from plants (soybeans, peas, rice, potatoes, or hemp), eggs, or milk (casein or whey protein). The powders may include other ingredients such as added sugars, artificial flavouring, thickeners, vitamins, and minerals. The Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein intake for an AKI patient as per latest nutritional ASPEN guidelines is 1-1.2g/kg/day.

Keywords: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Protein powder, Hyperkalemia.