Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: The role of glutamine as a metabolic fuel for the starving intestines, its capacity to limit bacterial translocation, lung sepsis and a pro-inflammatory cytokine response are reviewed in the context of uncertainities regarding current recommendations for glutamine supplementation in parenterally-fed critically ill patients. Weaknesses in the evidence-base showing benefit of intravenous glutamine supplementation are discussed together with aspects of glutamine supplementation via the enteral route.
Source: OAR@UM (University of Malta)
Author: Edgar Pullicino
Language: English
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2217397806