This study aims to investigate the impact of probiotics and synbiotics on the nutritional status of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) who are undergoing hemodialysis. ESRD patients often face challenges such as poor nutritional status, increased risk of infections, and imbalances in gut microbiota. These challenges are made worse by the frequent use of medications, dietary restrictions, and the hemodialysis process itself, which can disturb the gut's natural bacteria balance. Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when taken in adequate amounts, while synbiotics are a combination of probiotics and prebiotics (substances that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria). The goal of this study is to explore whether supplementing ESRD patients with probiotics or synbiotics can improve their nutritional health, including aspects like body mass index (BMI), skin fold thickness, and protein metabolism. The study will involve 60 patients from a hemodialysis center in Mansoura, Egypt. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one group will receive probiotics, another will receive synbiotics, and the third group will act as a control (no treatment). The study will evaluate changes in nutritional markers and other health parameters before and after six months of supplementation. This study hopes to provide insights into new, cost-effective interventions for improving the health of patients undergoing long-term dialysis treatment by addressing the question of whether these supplements can improve the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients.
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Change from Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) after 6 Months of Probiotic and Synbiotic Supplementation in Hemodialysis Patients
Timeframe: BMI will be assessed at baseline (before intervention) and at 6 months (after completing the 6-month supplementation period).