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...

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Main Authors: Sahar D. Al-Shamari, Mohamed Aly ElSherif, Wahiba Hamid, Fahad Hanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
RCT
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13690-017-0252-2