Improvement of Sarcopenia in Patients Following Two Different Diets

Improvement of Sarcopenia in Sarcopenia Patients Following Two Different Diets

Sarcopenia is defined as a decrease in muscular strength and muscle mass, accompanied by a decrease in physical performance. Seniors might develop sarcopenia because of a decreased physical activity and a decreased protein intake. Many patients also develop sarcopenia after a long stay in an intensive care unit.

Protein intake is very important when treating sarcopenia. However, meeting the protein requirements at home proves difficult. Oral dietary supplements, given in addition to the other known recommendations, might provide a solution.

This study will assess the efficacy of the oral dietary supplements for the treatment of sarcopenia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients hospitalized within the CHU Brugmann, Brussels
• Patients diagnosed with sarcopenia (by means of a dynamometer)
• Patients having stayed in an intensive care unit for longer than 5 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Oncology patients
• Anorexic patients
• Patients having a life expectancy of less than 6 months
• Demented patients
• BPCO patients
• Patients with neuropathies