Interaction effect of systemic inflammation and modifiable rheumatoid cachexia risk factors on resting energy expenditure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Beatriz Y HanaokaJing ZhaoKristen HeitmanFahad KhanWael JarjourJeff VolekGuy BrockBarbara A Gower
Published in: JCSM clinical reports (2022)
While IR can lead to muscle catabolism, IR was not significantly associated with REE in RA individuals. Higher dietary protein intake could attenuate the effect of systemic inflammation on REE in RA patients.