Protein Supplement Tolerability and Patient Satisfaction after Bariatric Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Disproportional fat-free mass loss often occurs post-bariatric surgery, partly due to insufficient protein intake during the post-surgery recovery phase. We compared five protein-enhancing strategies (PES) on patient tolerability, satisfaction and protein intake.

Materials and methods

Ninety-four participants, scheduled for bariatric surgery, were enrolled and allocated to either of the following: (1) whey powder, (2) hydrolysed collagen powder, (3) plant-based powder, (4) protein-rich products, (5) protein gel, or control. PES groups were instructed to add 30 g of powder or 2 gels or protein products to their diet. Patient satisfaction and tolerability were evaluated with questionnaires. Dietary intake was assessed prior to and during PES use.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Luijpers CLH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature