Title of article
Glutamine and taurine: no longer supplementary nutrients
Author/Authors
Anis, Sherif , Zaki, Hany V. Ain Shams University - Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Egypt
From page
8
To page
10
Abstract
The art and science of nutrition has evolved over the past decade, and amino acids play an important role in the nutritional aspect in intensive care units. Glutamine and taurine are considered to be conditioned essential amino acids in the management of critically ill patients. Their presence in the regimen decreases the incidence of sepsis and improves the overall function of the immune system.
Keywords
conditioned essential amino acids , glutamine , immunomodulation , taurine
Journal title
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Journal title
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Record number
2538575
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