Vitamin and mineral provision during enteral nutrition.
The adequacy of vitamin and mineral provision during enteral nutrition for a period of at least two weeks was studied in 20 patients. Significant increases were observed in plasma levels of vitamins C and E, and in B2, B6 and folate status. No significant changes were observed in vitamins A, B1, B12 or in plasma magnesium, zinc or copper. The requirements for vitamins and minerals during enteral nutrition are discussed.
Squires
J E
JE
Surgical Nutritional Advisory Group, Departments of Biochemistry and Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow UK.
Sim
A J
AJ
Shenkin
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