Are people who are malnourished or experiencing medical trauma in negative nitrogen balance?
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According to a study published in the journal *Nutrients*, patients who are critically ill with traumatic injuries and high protein intake can still exhibit considerable variability in their nitrogen balance, but many remain in a negative balance. The answer to whether people who are malnourished or experiencing medical trauma are in negative nitrogen balance is a definitive 'yes,' as these conditions trigger a severe catabolic state in the body.
