Measurement of pancreatic enzyme synthesis in humans

Nutritional Management of Persistent Diarrhea in Childhood: A Perspective from the Developing World

“…However, values became normal with nutritional recovery. Studies in adults of production rates of pancreatic enzymes using 14 C‐labeled amino acids also indicate that the rate of enzyme production increases rapidly on reinstitution of amino acid supply (63). Several metabolic balance studies in malnourished children with PD have also demonstrated satisfactory tolerance and absorption of fat (64,65).…”