Limiting protein or certain amino acids before surgery may reduce risk of surgical complications

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 17:30 in Health & Medicine

Limiting certain essential nutrients for several days before surgery -- either protein or amino acids -- may reduce the risk of serious surgical complications such as heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

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