Protein supplementation reduces muscle atrophy after surgery 🩼 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 19 studies (903 patients) to establish the effects of… 👉 oral or intravenous protein/amino acid supplementation 👈 …in patients undergoing joint replacement surgery 👩‍⚕️ Here are the key findings ⬇️ 🥤 Protein supplementation significantly reduced muscle loss in both quadriceps and hamstrings 👉 Additional effects on intramuscular adipose tissue, muscle thickness and muscle strength were inconsistent 🩸 Intravenous amino acid infusion improved muscle protein synthesis and reduced perioperative blood loss The average supplementation period across interventions was 55-days 🗓️ Protein supplementation around surgery (pre- and post-) can significantly reduce muscle loss ✅ This is of particular importance for older individuals and athletes, but is important for all going under the knife 🔪