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Preoperative multi-nutrient medical food versus fasting control in adults undergoing elective surgery: a single-center pilot trial

2026-02-15 nutrition Title + abstract only
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BackgroundThe surgical stress response is a predictable, physician-managed metabolic state triggered by anesthesia and tissue injury, marked by insulin resistance and hypercatabolism that create unique nutritional needs unmet by standard, pre-surgical fasting diets. We developed a multi-nutrient medical food to support perioperative metabolic homeostasis and piloted its safety/tolerability and exploratory outcomes. MethodsIn a single-center pilot trial (n=67) of adults undergoing elective abdom...

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