Consumption of Lactose, Other FODMAPs and Diarrhoea during Adjuvant 5-Fluorouracil Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer

Chemotherapy-induced mucosal injury of the small intestine may interfere with the enzymes and transporters responsible for the hydrolysis and absorption of dietary carbohydrates causing diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort and pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the con...

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Main Authors: Reetta Holma, Reijo Laatikainen, Helena Orell, Heikki Joensuu, Katri Peuhkuri, Tuija Poussa, Riitta Korpela, Pia Österlund
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/2/407