Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation in critically ill trauma patients.

DA, Kuhls; JA, Rathmacher; MD, Musngi; DA, Frisch; J, Nielson; A, Barber; AD, MacIntyre; JE, Coates; JJ, Fildes

doi:10.1097/ta.0b013e31802dca93

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Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation in critically ill trauma patients.

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Authors:

Kuhls DA

Rathmacher JA

Musngi MD

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Negative nitrogen balance and skeletal muscle loss are common in critically injured patients and may contribute to morbidity, mortality and resource utilization. Juven, an enteral supplement which is a combination of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), arginine (ARG), and glut...

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