Proteins and amino acids are fundamental to optimal nutrition support in critically ill patients

Peter JM Weijs, Luc Cynober, Mark DeLegge, Georg Kreymann, Jan Wernerman, Robert R Wolfe

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Abstract

In this review, we present the growing scientific evidence showing the importance of protein and amino acid provision in nutritional support and their impact on preservation of muscle mass and patient outcomes.
Original languageEnglish
Article number591
Number of pages13
JournalCritical Care
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Nov 2014

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