Improved N-retention during L-carnitine-supplemented total parenteral nutrition

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-208153
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.20815

Bohles, H. ; Segerer, Hugo ; Fekl, W.

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Abstract

The influence of intravenously administered L-carnitine on lipid- and nitrogen-metabolism was studied during total parenteral nutrition of piglets (mean weight 4077 g; n = 9). The infusion protocol was divided into three isocaloric and isonitrogenous 48-hr periods. Amino acids (3 g/kg day) were administered throughout all three periods: 140 cal/kg/day were given as nonprotein calories, consisting ...