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Published in: Obesity Surgery 2/2017

01-02-2017 | Review Article

Effect of Protein Intake on the Protein Status and Lean Mass of Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients: a Systematic Review

Authors: Marina Kiyomi Ito, Vivian Siqueira Santos Gonçalves, Silvia Leite Campos Martins Faria, Violeta Moizé, André Luís Porporatti, Eliete Neves Silva Guerra, Graziela De Luca Canto, Kênia Mara Baiocchi de Carvalho

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 2/2017

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Abstract

Background

Post-bariatric surgery may compromise nutritional status due to energy and protein intake restriction.

Methods

Systematic review was performed to synthesize evidence on the amount of protein intake and its association with lean mass and serum proteins during at least 6 months following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.

Results

Twelve studies (n = 739) were identified in the search. Protein intake below 60 g/day and significant lean mass loss were observed in majority of these studies. Of the four studies that measured association between protein intake and lean mass retention, only two supported this hypothesis.

Conclusion

There is insufficient evidence of the effect of dietary protein on serum protein levels. Further studies are needed to better estimate the protein intake that supports a healthy nutritional status in this population.
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Metadata
Title
Effect of Protein Intake on the Protein Status and Lean Mass of Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients: a Systematic Review
Authors
Marina Kiyomi Ito
Vivian Siqueira Santos Gonçalves
Silvia Leite Campos Martins Faria
Violeta Moizé
André Luís Porporatti
Eliete Neves Silva Guerra
Graziela De Luca Canto
Kênia Mara Baiocchi de Carvalho
Publication date
01-02-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-016-2453-0

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