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. 2011 Jun 6;2011:1502.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Lung function
[116]
Systematic review
156 people
6 RCTs in this analysis
FEV1
with nutritional supplementation for 2 weeks
with placebo or usual diet
Absolute results not reported

SMD –0.12
95% CI –0.44 to +0.20
Not significant
[116]
Systematic review
152 people
6 RCTs in this analysis
Maximal inspiratory pressure
with nutritional supplementation for 2 weeks
with placebo or usual diet
Absolute results not reported

SMD +0.22
95% CI –0.10 to +0.55
Not significant
[116]
Systematic review
152 people
6 RCTs in this analysis
Maximal expiratory pressure
with nutritional supplementation for 2 weeks
with placebo or usual diet
Absolute results not reported

SMD +0.28
95% CI –0.05 to +0.60
Not significant
Exercise capacity
[116]
Systematic review
77 people
3 RCTs in this analysis
6-minute walk distance
with nutritional supplementation for 2 weeks
with placebo or usual diet
Absolute results not reported

SMD –0.01
95% CI –0.46 to +0.44
Not significant