Inflammation, Appetite and Food Intake in Older Hospitalized Patients

The effect of inflammation on appetite and food intake has been rarely studied in humans. In this study, we examined the association of C-reactive protein (CRP), as an inflammatory marker, with appetite and food intake among older hospitalized patients. A total of 200 older individuals, who were con...

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Main Authors: Lars Sieske, Gregor Janssen, Nina Babel, Timm Henning Westhoff, Rainer Wirth, Maryam Pourhassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/9/1986