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 reviewed the literature to determine the effect of additional protein intake (≥60 g/day) on LBM preservation in post-bariatric patients.

Methods

An electronic search of PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library was conducted. Studies were included if patients received a high-protein diet or protein supplements for at least one month, and LBM was assessed. The primary outcome was difference in mean LBM loss between the experimental (protein) and control group. Secondary outcomes were differences

SUBMITTER: Romeijn MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7958440 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature