Absorption of a New Semielemental Diet in Infants with Cystic Fibrosis
M. Canciani,
G. Mastella
Abstract:Summary:A new semielemental formula made up of whey protein hydrolysate, medium‐chain triglyceride as 50% of fat, and glucose polymer was studied in 21 cystic fibrosis infants to determine whether its intestinal absorption was better than that of standard milk‐based formula. Each experiment lasted 10 days, during which the patient was fed for 5 days on one formula and immediately afterwards for 5 days on the alternative formula, without any pancreatic enzyme replacement. Fat and nitrogen absorption were assess… Show more
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