Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
- Volume 11 Issue sup1
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- Pages.111-116
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- 2008
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- 2234-8646(pISSN)
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- 2234-8840(eISSN)
Immunonutrition in Children
소아의 면역영양
- Yang, Hye Ran (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
- 양혜란 (서울대학교 의과대학 분당서울대병원 소아과학교실)
- Published : 2008.04.15
Abstract
Immunonutrition is the provision of specific nutrients that modulate the activity of the immune system. Several nutrients including arginine, glutamine, nucleotides, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics can be provided to enhance immunity in critically ill patients. Supplying immunonutrition to critically-ill children, better prognosis and shortening of the hospital stay are expected from its immuno-modulating effects. Therefore, immune-enhancing enteral and parenteral formulas can be recommended in children with severe illness.