Research
Mixed
Nutritional interventions involving proteins, amino acids, and other nitrogenated supplements do not promote increased muscle mass in PLWH.
Do not rely solely on protein or amino acid supplements to increase muscle mass in PLWH; they have not been shown to be effective in this population.
ModerateRefutesMEDIUM confidence
Finally, no nutritional intervention in SR promoted increased muscle mass in PLWH.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of existing studies, which may have heterogeneity.
Source
Fatores relacionados à sarcopenia em pessoas vivendo com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana
Marcus Vinicius Lúcio dos Santos Quaresma · 2022
DOI 10.11606/t.6.2022.tde-13092022-130746
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