The systematics of glutamine supplementation effects in short-intestine syndrome as a management element in the clinical nutrition area: summary of evidence

Authors

  • Luciana Pereira Rocha da Silva
  • Vanessa Fernandes Coutinho
  • William Malagutti
  • Francisco Sandro Menezes Rodrigues
  • Renato Ribeiro Nogueira Ferraz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37497/ijhmreview.v4i1.131

Keywords:

Short Intestine, Malnutrition, Supplementation, Glutamine.

Abstract

Introduction: Metabolic situations that occur with digestion disorders and absorption rocesses, cause several damages to the balance of organism. The withdrawal of 70 to 75% in the intestine segments can result in diseases that lead to several deficiencies. When the resection is in the colon, it increases the severity of condition, being characterized as short bowel syndrome. Objective: To evaluate the use of glutamine supplementation in short bowel syndrome associated with malnutrition. Method: Using Publish or Perish to
search for articles with greater relevance in the academic environment, that were for a better subject understanding. Conclusion: The use of glutamine improves the protective role of intestinal barrier, in addition to increasing the life of intestinal musculature tissues.

Published

2018-05-29

How to Cite

da Silva, L. P. R., Coutinho, V. F., Malagutti, W., Rodrigues, F. S. M., & Ferraz, R. R. N. (2018). The systematics of glutamine supplementation effects in short-intestine syndrome as a management element in the clinical nutrition area: summary of evidence. International Journal of Health Management Review, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.37497/ijhmreview.v4i1.131

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