date:Sep 20, 2012
ents are receiving approximately half of what should be considered the optimal levels of protein supplementation.
Hoffer and his team said whilst the limited amount and poor quality of the evidence prevent solid conclusions or firm clinical recommendations, the available data does strongly suggest that receiving between 2.0 and 2.5 grams of protein per kilogram (kg) per day is safe and could be optimum for most critically ill patients.
At the present time, most critically ill adults receive le