Effect of Protein Supplementation on Plasma Sodium Levels in the Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis - a Monocentric Open-Label Proof-of-Concept Study - the TREASURE Study

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that protein supplementation with protein powder increases plasma sodium levels in patients with chronic SIAD through protein-induced ureagenesis and osmotic diuresis. The effects are comparable to oral urea intake.PMID:37540987 | DOI:10.1093/ejendo/lvad108

Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - August 4, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Sophie Monnerat Cihan Atila Fabienne Baur Joyce Santos de Jesus Julie Refardt Michael Dickenmann Mirjam Christ-Crain Source Type: research