Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of an amino acid supplement on glucose homeostasis, inflammatory markers, and incretins after laparoscopic gastric bypass.
Protein supplements are routinely used after a laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGB). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of an amino acid supplement on glucose homeostasis and hormonal and inflammatory markers after LGB. ⋯ An amino acid supplement had no effect on the early postoperative incretins after LGB. It may have a negative influence on glucose kinetics and degree of inflammation. Future studies are needed to clarify these effects.