title: Beta-carotene in tube feeding.
abstract: The supplementation of an enteral feeding formula on soya-basis specially designed for geriatric patients with 1,5 mg to 2 mg beta-carotene per day increases its corresponding plasmatic concentration from 20 mcg/L to normal to optimal levels near 500 mcg/L. This intake is much lower than the proposed safe intake of 6-20 mg beta-carotene per day. A close incorporation of beta-carotene in the lipid moiety of the ready-to-use formula might increase its bioavailability. The other anti-oxidative vitamins A and E remain to their respective normal levels at a supplemental daily intake of 2500 IU vitamin A and 12,5 mg vitamin E. The new enteral feeding formula for geriatric patients seems to cover their global nutritional needs.
authors.affiliation: Galactina SA, Belp.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wüst
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Stähelin
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Seiler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000097:blood; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010865:Pilot Projects; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D019207:beta Carotene
chemical_list: D019207:beta Carotene; D014801:Vitamin A; D014810:Vitamin E; D002338:Carotenoids