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Keeping weight steady after tube feeding may help ALS survival
A study of 121 people with ALS found that those who kept their weight more stable after starting tube feeding lived longer. This was true even if they weren't eating a lot of calories when they first started the tube feeding. The finding suggests that preventing weight loss after tube feeding may help people with ALS live longer.
WHY IT MATTERSIf you or a loved one with ALS is considering or has started tube feeding, this research suggests that working with your care team to maintain steady weight—not just calorie intake—could potentially extend survival.