Evaluation of Some Physiological Kidney Function Tests in Athletes Underuse of Protein Supplementation: A Pilot Study

Authors

  • Lavin L. Mohammed Raouf Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan region
  • Shnyan H. Qadir Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan region
  • Ahmed Alzbeede Department of Medical Laboratory Science Komar University of Science and Technology Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan region
  • Dlzar D. Ghafoor Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan region

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22317/imj.v8i3.1287

Keywords:

ACR, Athelete, Kidney Function Tests, Protein Supplementation

Abstract

Objective:
To evaluate the impact of protein supplementation on kidney health among athletes, focusing on the relationship between protein supplements and kidney biomarkers.

Methods:
The study analyzed kidney biomarkers—creatinine, urea, and uric acid levels—in serum and urine samples, as well as the albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) in urine. Participants included adult male athletes from Sulaymaniyah City, Iraq, divided into two groups: those who did not consume protein supplements (-ve protein supplementation) and those who did (+ve protein supplementation).

Results:
Statistical analysis showed no significant difference (P < 0.05) in kidney biomarker levels between the -ve and +ve protein supplementation groups, indicating no adverse effects of protein supplements on kidney health.

Conclusion:
The study concludes that protein supplementation does not appear to have detrimental effects on kidney biomarkers in athletes. Excluding other lifestyle factors, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, is important to prevent additional alterations in kidney function.

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Published

2025-01-03

How to Cite

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Mohammed Raouf LL, Qadir SH, Alzbeede A, Ghafoor DD. Evaluation of Some Physiological Kidney Function Tests in Athletes Underuse of Protein Supplementation: A Pilot Study. Iraq Med J [Internet]. 2025 Jan. 3 [cited 2025 Jan. 5];8(3). Available from: https://iraqmedj.org/index.php/imj/article/view/1287

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