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- Title
The effect of oral omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on muscle maintenance and quality of life in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Authors
Lam, Chung Nga; Watt, Amanda E; Isenring, Elizabeth A; de van der Schueren, Marian A E; van der Meij, Barbara S
- Abstract
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation has been proposed as a potential therapy for cancer-related malnutrition, which affects up to 70% of patients with cancer. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the effects of oral omega-3 PUFA supplementation on muscle maintenance, quality of life, body weight and treatment-related toxicities in patients with cancer.
- Publication
Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland), 2021, Vol 40, Issue 6, p3815
- ISSN
1532-1983
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.clnu.2021.04.031