title: Use of tryptophan-fortified hydrolyzed collagen for nutritional support.
abstract: Protein is essential for the maintenance of optimal health. Without adequate amounts of amino acids, organs become dysfunctional and ultimately death can result. Protein deficiency is a common problem in both adults and children. Numerous nutritional supplements have been developed to help optimize protein intake. The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of tryptophan-fortified hydrolyzed collagen for nutritional support in malnourished patients.
authors.affiliation: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. pastuart@wfubmc.edu
authors.forename: Paula S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Stuart
authors.forename: Stacey J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Molnar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000172:deficiency; D002648:Child; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000178:diet therapy*; D014364:Tryptophan / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D014364:Tryptophan; D003094:Collagen