title: Nutrient pharmacotherapy for gut mucosal diseases.
abstract: The use of nutrients for pharmacotherapy is a recent advance in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders or alterations of gut function and structure. Nutrients may have a direct effect on the gut, or may enhance the response to medications. Alternatively, pharmacologic agents may improve the absorption of nutrients. Potentially, pharmacotherapy may be an adjunct to the traditional approach used in the treatment of compromised patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Rothstein
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Rombeau
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005232:Fatty Acids, Volatile / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D005973:Glutamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D018529:Nutritional Support
chemical_list: D005232:Fatty Acids, Volatile; D006133:Growth Substances; D005973:Glutamine