The effect of protein supplementation on body muscle mass and fat mass in post-bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled trial (RCT) study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe weight loss through means of bariatric surgery has been associated with loss of muscle mass due to lack of absorption of protein. The aim of this RCT is to investigate the effectiveness of protein supplementation in reducing the risk of developing protein malnutrition and muscle wasting in post-bariatric surgery patients in Qatar.

Methods and analysis

The study was based at the Department of bariatric and metabolic surgery, Doha metropolitan and regional areas. It is envisaged that approximately 160 post-bariatric surgery patients will be randomized and followed up for 6 months. These will be males and females obese (BMI >35) Qatari patients between the aged 18-60 years. Subjects with renal or liver disease and those with past history of bariatric surgery w

SUBMITTER: Al-Shamari SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5789587 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature