Evidence supporting the use of: Hydrolyzed protein (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Hydrolyzed protein, which refers to proteins that have been broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids, has some scientific support for use in patients undergoing chemotherapy, particularly for reducing side effects related to nutrition, such as malnutrition, muscle wasting (cachexia), and gastrointestinal disturbances. Chemotherapy often causes side effects like nausea, vomiting, mucositis, and poor appetite, all of which can impair adequate protein intake. Hydrolyzed proteins are easier to digest and absorb compared to whole proteins, making them beneficial for patients with compromised gastrointestinal function.

Several small clinical studies and reviews suggest that oral nutritional supplements containing hydrolyzed protein may help maintain or improve nutritional status in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Some evidence indicates these supplements can help preserve lean body mass and improve overall quality of life. However, the evidence is moderate at best, with most studies being small, heterogeneous, and not always focused specifically on chemotherapy-induced side effects.

There is no strong evidence that hydrolyzed protein directly reduces chemotherapy toxicity or side effects like nausea or vomiting, but its ease of digestion and absorption can help support overall nutrition during treatment. Guidelines from nutrition and oncology organizations acknowledge the potential role of hydrolyzed protein in specific clinical contexts but do not universally recommend it for all patients.

In summary, there is some scientific basis for the use of hydrolyzed protein in supporting nutritional status during chemotherapy, though high-quality evidence and direct studies on side effect reduction are limited.

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