Proteins are the basic building material of the body, they also have a transport and regulatory role, they are part of the enzymes necessary for cell function, they are responsible for digestive processes, they are used to transmit information between cells / organs / systems and regulate their function (hormones) and they are the basis for building antibodies necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system.
Protein deficiency in the body
During the development of cancer, the body may become deficient in protein . When food intake is insufficient, the energy required for the body to function can be obtained from protein degradation.
At the very beginning, proteins that make up muscles are degraded, followed by proteins from other organs.
Protein deficiency leads to metabolic disorders: too little protein prevents the efficient extraction of energy from food. A consequence of this can also be a decrease in immunity. The patient is then susceptible to infections, which further weaken the body.
Consequences of protein deficiency
Protein deficiency also leads to an impaired course of anticancer therapy (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery). Among other things, the effect of the drugs used depends on adequate protein levels.
Most chemotherapeutic agents are transported through the bloodstream to the cancer cells via proteins. In addition, during radiotherapy, a protein deficiency can lead to increased side-effects and reduced effectiveness of the irradiation. Protein defic iency can also have a significant impact on the success of surgery - in patients with a debilitated organism, the number and severity of both local and systemic complications after surgery may increase.
Prevention of protein deficiency
To prevent protein deficiency, a well-balanced and varied diet should be followed. However, there are times when a patient is unable to eat normal meals due to lack of appetite, difficulty eating, or as a result of chemo and/or radiotherapy. In such situations, it is always advisable to ask the doctor whether special nutritional supplements such as Nutridrink Protein 125 ml can be used for the individual.
One 125 ml bottle of this preparation (half a glass), contains 300 kcal and 18 g of protein. The most commonly recommended use is to supplement the usual diet with 2 bottles of formula a day - for a minimum of 14 days.
Nutridrink Protein 125 ml can be consumed in a number of ways - it is recommended to chill it in the fridge before consumption and drink it through a straw, but it can also be added to the patient's favourite dishes. However, it is important to consume it slowly, one bottle over a minimum of 30 minutes. Nutridrink Protein 125 ml is produced in five flavours: mocha, peach-mango, forest fruit, strawberry and vanilla and is available without a prescription in pharmacies and on the online platform www.nutriciaoncology.pl
How else can you help a sick person?
In the course of cancer treatment, despite nutritional problems, one should not give up normal activities, shared meals with the family, or anything the patient enjoys. If you are taking nutritional supplements, e.g. Nutridrink Protein 125 ml, and also want to participate in family life and gatherings around the table, you can add nutritional supplements to your meals.
All tips on how to enrich your diet with Nutridrink Protein 125 ml and recipes with step-by-step preparation instructions can be found on the blog www.NutriBlog.pl. Its author is a dietician - Ewa Ceborska-Scheiterbauer, M.Sc., who deals with nutrition in cancer.
Nutridrink Protein 125 ml is a dietary food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of malnutrition associated with disease. Use under medical supervision.
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NP./8/03/2016