Energy and Protein Intake of Alzheimer's Disease Patients Compared to Cognitively Normal Controls: Systematic Review

Protein and energy malnutrition and unintended weight loss are frequently reported in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Possible underlying mechanisms include increased energy expenditure, altered uptake of nutrients, a reduced nutritional intake, or a combination of these 3. We aimed at systematically reviewing the literature to examine potential differences in energy and protein intake in patients with MCI and AD compared to controls as a possible mechanism for unintended weight loss.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - August 9, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Astrid S. Doorduijn, Ondine van de Rest, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Marjolein Visser, Marian A.E. de van der Schueren Tags: Review Article Source Type: research