Macronutrient absorption characteristics in humans with short bowel syndrome and jejunocolonic anastomosis: starch is the most important carbohydrate substrate, although pectin supplementation may modestly enhance short chain fatty acid production and fluid absorption. [electronic resource]
- JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition Mar 2011
- 229-40 p. digital
Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
1941-2444
10.1177/0148607110378410 doi
Adult Aged Colon--metabolism Dietary Carbohydrates--metabolism Dietary Fats--metabolism Dietary Fiber--pharmacology Energy Intake Fatty Acids, Volatile--biosynthesis Female Humans Intestinal Absorption Jejunum--metabolism Male Middle Aged Nitrogen--metabolism Pectins--pharmacology Short Bowel Syndrome--metabolism Starch--metabolism