A specific protein-enriched enteral formula decreases cortisolemia and improves plasma albumin and amino acid concentrations in elderly patients
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Old age is associated with an involuntary and progressive but physiological loss of muscle mass. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of exclusive consumption for 6 months of a protein-enriched enteral diet with a relati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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Series: | Nutrition & Metabolism |
Online Access: | http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/7/1/58 |