The effect of high protein products consumption on albumin serum in stunted children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Resti, Nina and Syauqy, Ahmad and Anjani, Gemala and Jaswir, Irwandi and Afifah, Diana Nur (2025) The effect of high protein products consumption on albumin serum in stunted children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Progress in Nutrition, 27 (4). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1129-8723

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of high-protein products on serum albumin levels for preventing stunting in children, by combining evidence from multiple eligible studies to provide a more precise estimate of the intervention’s impact. Data Sources: A comprehensive search was carried out in Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Semantic Scholar, covering publications between 2015 and 2024. Methods: The review followed PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, using Review Manager (RevMan) 5.4 software. Study selection was guided by the PICOTS framework (participants, intervention, comparison, outcomes, timing, and study design). Eligible studies included clinical trials assessing the effects of high-protein products on serum albumin levels in children with stunting. Results: Meta-analysis using RevMan 5.4 showed considerable heterogeneity (I2 = 92%, χ2 = 59.29, p < 0.01). The intervention demonstrated a positive trend toward improving serum albumin levels in stunted children, although the overall effect was not statistically significant. Funnel plot analysis indicated no significant publication bias, suggesting that the results of the included studies are reasonably reliable, although potential limitations should still be considered. Conclusions: The findings demonstrate that adequate protein supplementation improves serum albumin levels and plays an important role in supporting growth and preventing stunting.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	child malnutrition, nutrition, protein, serum albumin
Subjects:	Q Science > QP Physiology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC620 Specialties of Internal Medicine-Nutritional Diseases R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics T Technology > TX Home economics T Technology > TX Home economics > TX341 Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Irwandi Jaswir
Date Deposited:	12 Oct 2026 14:46
Last Update:	12 Oct 2026 14:46
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5530
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/131831
Indexed In:	SCOPUS

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