Is Higher or Lower Protein Delivery Best in Critically Ill Patients?
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International guidelines for critically ill patient nutrition have widely recommended high protein intake (1.2–2.0 g/kg/day), but robust evidence to support this approach has been surprisingly limited. The question of whether a higher or lower protein delivery is optimal in critically ill patients is complex and depends heavily on timing, patient-specific factors, and comorbidities like acute kidney injury (AKI).
