Lipid and glucide sources in artificial nutrition

Article type: Review Article

Authors: Noè, Donatella^a | Lanzi, Paola^a | Bergamaschi, Elisabetta^a

Affiliations: [a] UOS Nutrizione Clinica e Dietologia, AO San Carlo Borromeo, Via Pio II no. 3, 20153 Milan, Italy. e-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Lipids and glucides, the energetic compounds in artificial nutrition solutions, are not only “fuel” but possess other biologic functions which may influence disease evolution. Energy-yielding solutions should cover the patient's metabolic needs but should also limit any inflammatory and oxidative stress or impairment of the immune system. This paper provides a concise overview of the clinical and metabolic properties of the most common energetic substrates employed both in enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Keywords: Lipids, Glucides, Parenteral and enteral nutrition, Clinical effects

DOI: 10.3233/s12349-009-0064-1

Journal: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 9-14, 2010