Protein Powder and Protein Liquid Supplements Pricing and Ordering Information

PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS have an increased need for protein d/t losses occurred while on the dialysis machine and the catabolic state of End-Stage Renal Disease. The NKF KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nutrition in Chronic Renal Failure state daily protein recommendations for CKD on HD are 1.2 gm/kg with at least 50% coming from high biological value protein sources. Patients who cannot consume an adequate amount of protein from foods may choose to supplement their intake with protein powders or protein liquids. The budgetary constrains on many patients also mandate that the most affordable supplements be recommended in order to encourage consistent use of the product. The following chart lists nine possible protein supplements and their pricing and ordering information which can help identify the best option. Dietitians can use the contact information to request samples for their patients.

Protein Powder and Liquid Pricing and Ordering Information As of 3/5/10

	Protein Name	Type of Protein	Protein/serving	Kcal/serving	Pricing	Cost per 10gm pro	Pricing/ordering info
	Prosource Powder	Whey	6gm	30kcal	$23.00/can of 36 servings +S+H	$1.06	National Nutrition 717-569-8561 www.activehomenutrition.com
	Prosource Liquid	Whey	10gm	100kcal	$28.00/32oz bottle +S+H	.88 cents	www.activehomenutrition.com 1-877-889-7594
	Prostat 101 Liquid	Hydrolyzed collagen and L-Tryptophan	15gm	101kcal	$27.45/32oz bottle includes S+H	.57 cents	www.pro-stat.info Nutrition direct delivery 1-866-240-5240
	Promod Liquid	Collagen pro hydrolysate+Tryptophan	10gm	100kcal	$30.00/32oz bottle +S+H	.94 cents	Abbott Nutrition www.abbottstore.com 1-800-258-7677
	Benepro Powder	Whey	6gm	25kcal	$12.99/8oz can +S+H	.68 cents	www.walgreens.com 1800WALGREENS
	Proteinex Liquid	Collagen	15gm	60kcal	$25.-30./30oz bottle includes s+h Walgreens/CVS/Walmart/Kroger	.89 cents	Diet direct delivery 1-800-882-4830 www.llorenspharm.com
	Eggpro Powder	Pure Egg Whites	4gm/TBSP	15kcal	$21.20/can includes S+H	.68 cents	Nutrabalance 1-800-654-3691 Less expensive if buy 6 cans
	Unjury Powder	Whey	20gm	90kcal	$24.95/can includes S+H	.73 cents	www.unjury.com 1-800-517-5111
	Provide Liquid	Hydrogenized protein	15gm	100kcal	$28.50/30 oz includes S+H	.63 cents	www.smsnutrition.com 1-800-425-1149

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