Protein and fish oil supplement tested to fight chemo-related muscle loss
NCT ID NCT01871350
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested whether a daily supplement containing milk protein, carbohydrates, and fish oil can help cancer patients on chemotherapy maintain muscle mass and weight. Researchers enrolled 31 participants and measured changes in protein synthesis and gut function over 10 weeks. The goal is to find a simple nutritional strategy to reduce the negative side effects of chemotherapy.
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Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas, 77843, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
milk protein, carbohydrate, and fish oil supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple nutritional drink that helps cancer patients maintain muscle and weight during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Previous fish oil studies have been inconclusive.
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