Parenteral Nutrition and Oxidant Load in Neonates

Neonates with preterm, gastrointestinal dysfunction and very low birth weights are often intolerant to oral feeding. In such infants, the provision of nutrients via parenteral nutrition (PN) becomes necessary for short-term survival, as well as long-term health. However, the elemental nutrients in P...

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Main Authors: Kandeepan Karthigesu, Robert F. Bertolo, Robert J. Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2631