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How Much Protein Should Be Taken When On Prednisolone For COPD?
Question: I have COPD-emphysema, currently on 10mg prednisolone maintenance dose daily, with 50mg for seven or ten days when worsens, exacerbation.
I am told prednisolone breaks down protein in the system and sends it to the lungs to help repair them,
my question is how much protein should/ could I take daily to help both maintenance and periods of exacerbation.
Currently I am taking 35g soy isolate protein morning and afternoon- total 70 grams aday
I am told prednisolone breaks down protein in the system and sends it to the lungs to help repair them,
my question is how much protein should/ could I take daily to help both maintenance and periods of exacerbation.
Currently I am taking 35g soy isolate protein morning and afternoon- total 70 grams aday
Brief Answer:
Your intake is adequate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX welcome to health care magic forum.
I am Dr Aslam here to help you.
Prednisolone reduces inflammation of airways,and control its hyper-reactivity to cold and allergens,thus preventing frequent COPD exacerbations.
Prednisolone also causes protein degradation.This,along with the burden of the disease demands a diet with adequate proteins.That is why you are told to maintain a high protein diet.
For a normal male of your age,recommended protein intake is about 60 grams a day.
As you are taking 70 grams from supplements alone,this will meet the extra requirements.
Hope I have answered your query.If you have further questions,I will be happy to help.
Take care,Thank you.
Your intake is adequate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX welcome to health care magic forum.
I am Dr Aslam here to help you.
Prednisolone reduces inflammation of airways,and control its hyper-reactivity to cold and allergens,thus preventing frequent COPD exacerbations.
Prednisolone also causes protein degradation.This,along with the burden of the disease demands a diet with adequate proteins.That is why you are told to maintain a high protein diet.
For a normal male of your age,recommended protein intake is about 60 grams a day.
As you are taking 70 grams from supplements alone,this will meet the extra requirements.
Hope I have answered your query.If you have further questions,I will be happy to help.
Take care,Thank you.
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