Protein intake in cancer: Does it improve nutritional status and/or modify tumour response to chemotherapy?

• Main Authors: Martin Boutière (Author), Cécile Cottet‐Rousselle (Author), Céline Coppard (Author), Karine Couturier (Author), Catherine Féart (Author), Morgane Couchet (Author), Christelle Corne (Author), Christophe Moinard (Author), Charlotte Breuillard (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Combating malnutrition and cachexia is a core challenge in oncology. To limit muscle mass loss, the use of proteins in cancer is encouraged by experts in the field, but it is still debated due to their antagonist effects. Indeed, a high protein intake could preserve lean body mas...