Arginine before surgery may protect muscle in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT00497380
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving arginine supplements to breast cancer patients before surgery could help prevent muscle breakdown and improve recovery. Researchers enrolled 19 women with breast cancer or those having preventive mastectomy. The goal was to see if arginine could normalize protein levels and reduce the negative effects of surgery on muscle.
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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