Effects of Barley Semolina on Physiological And Biochemical Parameters in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Dr. Madhavi Reddy; Raja Reddy P; Raghavendra Prasad BN; Mahesh V

Volume : IV, Issue : VI, June - 2014

Effects of Barley Semolina on Physiological And Biochemical Parameters in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Dr. Madhavi Reddy, Raja Reddy P, Raghavendra Prasad Bn, Mahesh V

Abstract :

Scanty data is available in the dietary use of barley in chronic kidney disease patients. Objectives: To study the effects of barley semolina on physiological and biochemical parameters in chronic kidney disease patientsMethods:Forty–nine patients of stage three chronic kidney disease were selected to evaluate the effects of barley semolina. Baseline patient’s data including anthropometric measurements, hemograme, serum electrolytes, lipid profile and renal function were noted. All participants were then advised to consume barley in their daily eakfast at 10% of daily calorie requirement for one month and 20% in the second month. At the end of both first and second month the participants were evaluated for change in baseline data.Results: A significant improvement in the nutritional status was observed at both 10% and 20% of nutritional intervention with barley. The total cholesterol and triglycerides were reduced (p<0.001) and HDL cholesterol increased with both interventions. Sodium was significantly increased (p<0.001) with the 20% intervention only. Potassium decreased with both the interventions (p<0.001). Hemoglobin values were improved at 10% and 20% intervention levels. Conclusion: Introduction of barley in the diet of stage 3 chronic kidney disease patients has significantly improved the nutritional status and renal functions. Lowered total cholesterol, triglycerides and increased HDL cholesterol were also found. This is a hypothesis generating study and further work needs to be done in this area on a large scale.