Randomised controlled trial of colostrum to improve intestinal function in patients with short bowel syndrome

Pernille Lund, Per Torp Sangild, L. Aunsholt, Bolette Hartmann, Jens Juul Holst, J. Mortensen, P.B. Mortensen, P.B. Jeppesen

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Abstract

Colostrum is rich in immunoregulatory, antimicrobial and trophic components supporting intestinal development and function in newborns. We assessed whether bovine colostrum could enhance intestinal adaptation and function in adult short bowel syndrome (SBS) patients.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume66
Issue number9
Pages (from-to)1059-1065
Number of pages7
ISSN0954-3007
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Animals
  • Basal Metabolism
  • Body Composition
  • Cattle
  • Colostrum
  • Cross-Over Studies
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Energy Intake
  • Feces
  • Female
  • Hand Strength
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Absorption
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Short Bowel Syndrome

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