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Some smaller studies show a promising positive effect of nutritional interventions on muscle thickness and function.
There may be potential benefits of nutritional interventions for muscle thickness and function, but more research is needed.
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although some smaller studies show a promising positive effect on muscle thickness and function.
Why this rating
Based on smaller studies, which are less robust than larger trials.
Source
Can exercise and nutrition stimulate muscle protein gain in the ICU patient?
Martin Sundström-Rehal et al. · Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 2018
DOI 10.1097/mco.0000000000000548
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