My husband (79yo) has been declining more & more over the past several years. He had RALP 2014; RT 2016. Since 2028 radiation cystitis with gross hematuria has not given him a break. He's now getting HBOT treatments (40), finally. But has no strength or energy.
Are there supplement drinks and/or powders (lactose free) that might help?
Thanks in advance.
I found Amino acids with exercise helps at the gym or Korean Panax Ginseng. It is most important to exercise I found then energy & strength should follow. A gym trainer really helps to start out.
What product is that?
Lyubov, do you think he can drink a smoothie. I pack my husbands with good nutrition and calories. It’s easy and tastes good.
Exercise is better than everything else combined. Nutrition matters of course, but exercise matters even more. ‘Not very strong’ is not a plan at 79. Any amount of strength training is vastly superior to none, same with cardiovascular. Great luck to you!
This, I know very well. I've tried to get him to use light dumbbells while sitting to work his arm muscles, etc. I've offered to do seated senior exercise/stretching with him. There is a chance, I think, if the hyperbaric oxygen treatments are effective they'll also increase his strength & mood & we'll take it from there. In the meantime, I can at least give him additional protein / amino acids.
I know you’re helping him
There’s no lactose in fruits or vegetables
So a good smoothie for him with his kidney disease would be a combination of fruit and vegetables
Particularly pineapple apples and mangoes are good for those with kidney disease
The HBOT therapy is absolutely wonderful. It will help him get some strength with all the oxygen they are putting in his bodyHBOT means hyperbaric oxygen therapy for those that don’t know. I hope this helps 
So, you're confirming that the HBOT should help the entire body! Very encouraging! Thanks.
Pineapple is an excellent anti-inflammatory and aid for digestion increasing the absorption of nutrients in one's diet. It was eaten daily by Lee Haney as part of his diet. Haney was a Mr. Olympia winner 8X! Bromelain is sourced from pineapple.
Black pepper also aids in the absorption of nutrients.
Currumpaw
Wrong again.
Mangos are high in potassium and for a person with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the condition of the person’s kidney to regulate mineral levels will not be at its best, which means that eating foods that are rich in potassium could lead to high potassium levels in the blood.
If advising someone with CKD to drink mango smoothies, at least remind them of the risk involved and how to monitor it.
Great suggestions! Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for the reply. I have whey powder now so that will be easy. I will look at Walmart for the Creatine Monohydrate. Will be happy if it works for me also.
smurtaw,
Whey is derived from dairy. Previously to whey becoming a supplement it was considered a waste by product by the dairy industry.
Creatine may be a double edged sword. Links below.
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The two sides of creatine in cancer - PubMed
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Currumpaw
Hey Lyubov,
Before whey protein was discovered the elite bodybuilders were eating baby foods containing protein before and during their workouts. It was a fad in the mid 80's. The baby food didn't bog their digestive systems down. I do not advise baby food!
I have been interested and studied nutrition for many decades. While the bodybuilders were eating baby foods I made a drink with Brewers Yeast which contains all the amino acids, protein and vitamins. I used Solgars brewers yeast. I would suggest a protein type of drink in addition such as SUN WARRIOR which is vegan but a high quality supplement.
When making the brewers yeast drink I blended seeds in it, Seeds are germinating foods and are the powerhouse of the plant able to create a new plant. Apple cider will provide enough calories to give an energy boost. You can experiment with flavors to make it palatable.
My best to you,
Currumpaw
Thank you for your thoughtful, detailed suggestions. Brewers yeast is something I could try. He has diverticulitis, so I have to avoid seeds, nuts, etc. I'll check out "Sun Warrior." Do appreciate your taking the time to respond. Best to you, too.
Hey Lyubov,
Blending the seeds but especially nuts, as I do to increase absorption may eliminate that concern about diverticulitis. It was found in recent years that there isn't a link between flare ups and seeds, nuts etc.
A link with it's intro below from the Mayo Clinic.
It was thought that these tiny food particles could lodge in diverticula and cause inflammation (diverticulitis). But there is no scientific evidence that seeds and nuts cause diverticulitis flares. In fact, eating a high-fiber diet — which may include moderate amounts of nuts and seeds — may reduce your risk of diverticulitis.
Diverticular disease: Avoid nuts and seeds? - Mayo Clinic
mayoclinic.org/healthy-life...
mayoclinic.org/healthy-life...
My best to you.
Currumpaw
Yes--but brewers yeast and Sun Warrior are exclusively sourced from plants.
There are also studies on whey inhibiting cancers.
I first saw the news about creatine in 2019. UCLA did a study.
Creatine powers T cells’ fight against cancer Tiare Dunlap | October 18, 2019 Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, serves as a molecular battery for immune cells by storing and distributing energy to power their fight against cancer, according to new UCLA research.
Creatine powers T cells’ fight against cancer | UCLA
newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/creatine-powers-t-cells-fight-against-cancer
newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/creatine-powers-t-cells-fight-against-cancer
Currumpaw
Hi Lyubov,
Please take a look at this paper: ezinearticles.com/?How-Prot... Perhaps it will help. Good luck to you and your husband!
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