SASPEN 2010 Congress Highlights

  • Arina Prins

Abstract

Immunonutrition/Pharmaconutrition In this dynamic field of nutrition research, Prof P Déchelotte indicated that despite following the basics of nutrition support after injury, namely timely, appropriate route, and meeting nutrient requirements, some nutrients may play a beneficial role, in pharmacological quantities, by preserving lean body mass, reducing intestinal permeability, enhancing the immune response, reducing nosocomial infections, reducing length of stay (LOS) and costs, and ultimately reducing mortality in both malnourished and well-nourished patients.
How to Cite
Prins, A. (1). SASPEN 2010 Congress Highlights. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 23(2), 101-103. Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/449
Issue
Vol 23 No 2 (2010)
Section
SASPEN News
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