date:Sep 20, 2012
has shown that supplementation with up to 2.5 grams of protein per kg per day is note only safe, but could be optimal.
However, many patients in an intensive care unit will only receive around 1.5 grams per kg per day which is in line with current recommendations, they said.
As a result, Hoffer and his team argue that there is an urgent need for well-designed clinical trials to properly identify the appropriate level of protein provision in critical illness.