The importance of protein sources to support muscle anabolism in cancer: an expert group opinion
This opinion paper presents a short review of the potential impact of protein on muscle anabolism in cancer, which is associated with better patient outcomes. Protein source is a topic of interest for patients and clinicians, partly due to recent emphasis on the supposed non-beneficial effect of proteins; therefore, misconceptions involving animal-based (e.g., meat, fish, dairy) and plant-based (e.g., legumes) proteins in cancer are acknowledged and addressed. Although the optimal dietary amino acid composition to support muscle health in cancer is yet to be established, animal-based proteins have a more optimal composition that offers superior anabolic potential, compared to plant-derived proteins, which, should represent the majority (i.e., ≥65%) of protein intake during active cancer treatment.
Source: Clinical Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Katherine L. Ford, Jann Arends, Philip J. Atherton, Mari ëlle PKJ. Engelen, Thiago JM. Goncalves, Alessandro Laviano, Dileep N. Lobo, Stuart M. Phillips, Paula Ravasco, Nicolaas EP. Deutz, Carla M. Prado Tags: Opinion paper Source Type: research