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At 20 weeks, the protein group demonstrated greater improvement in the Short Physical Performance Battery and lower fat mass at 11 weeks.
Protein supplementation may lead to specific improvements in physical performance and fat loss in stroke patients.
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At 20 weeks, the protein group demonstrated greater SPPB improvement (mean difference, 0.7 points; p = 0.03) and lower fat mass at 11 weeks (mean difference, −0.6 kg; p = 0.04).
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Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Effect of protein supplementation on cardiorespiratory fitness with aerobic training in chronic stroke: A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Yen-Nung Lin et al. · International Journal of Stroke · 2025
rct · n=114
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