The effect of additional protein on lean body mass preservation in post-bariatric surgery patients: a systematic review

Abstract Background As result of bariatric surgery, patients are susceptible to protein deficiency which can result in undesirable lean body mass (LBM) loss. Consumption of high-protein diets or supplements could counteract this, but evidence about the effect is scarce. This paper systematically rev...

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Published in:Nutrition Journal
Main Authors: Marleen M. Romeijn, Daniëlle D. B. Holthuijsen, Aniek M. Kolen, Loes Janssen, Goof Schep, François M. H. van Dielen, Wouter K. G. Leclercq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Subjects:
Bariatric surgery
Protein intake
Body composition
Lean body mass
Systematic review
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-021-00688-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-021-00688-3

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