This can help reduce the burn or urgency some people feel after surgery
An epidemiologic study by Apnimed, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing AD109, an oral drug candidate for OSA, demonstrated that most people with OSA60.6%are not obese
Bariatric Surgery ($15,000-$30,000) Cost: $15,000-$30,000 out-of-pocket (if insurance doesnt cover it) Effectiveness: High (60-70% excess weight loss on average) Verdict: Effective but expensive, irreversible, and comes with surgical risks and lifelong dietary restrictions
J Nutr 150(7):18451851 Farsijani S, Morais JA, Payette H, Gaudreau P, Shatenstein B, Gray-Donald K et al (2016) Relation between mealtime distribution of protein intake and lean mass loss in free-living older adults of the NuAge study
A: Yes, especially if protein intake is low