title: Protein and amino acids in nutritional support.
abstract: This article discusses the role of amino acids in nutritional support during critical illness. The basis for assessing the requirements for protein and amino acids is presented, and the case for enhanced requirement of particular amino acids is discussed. Specific requirements for branched-chain amino acids, glutamine, and arginine are evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: McNurlan
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Garlick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods*; D011506:Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D011506:Proteins