title: Effect of liquid formula diets supplemented with citrus pectin on intestinal structure and function.
abstract: Three studies in rats and one in normal humans subjects have documented improvements in both colonic structure and function in different conditions of colonic dysfunction. It is suggested that studies be performed in patients with colonic dysfunction to confirm these observations.
authors.affiliation: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Rombeau
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Rolandelli
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Settle
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D003092:Colitis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D005526:Food, Formulated; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000502:physiology*; D007422:Intestines / Q000503:physiopathology; D010368:Pectins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D051381:Rats; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D010368:Pectins