Pancreatic function and intestinal absorption in chronic alcoholism.
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It is suggested that subclinical protein malnutrition is one of the underlying causes of malabsorption in chronic alcoholic patients.About:
This article is published in Gastroenterology.The article was published on 1970-11-01 and is currently open access. It has received 101 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Malabsorption & Normal diet.read more
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Combined effects of protein deficiency and chronic ethanol consumption on rat pancreas
TL;DR: To the extent that enzyme accumulation in the pancreas plays a role in the pathogenesis of alcoholic pancreatitis, these results may explain the higher incidence of pancreatitis in well-nourished alcoholics that has been documented in dietary surveys.
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Alcoholism and Malnutrition
TL;DR: The classic stereotype of the malnourished, downtrodden alcoholic is no longer entirely functional and the physician is increasingly aware of his antithesis-obviously well groomed, ostensibly well nourished, and only occasionally a patient.
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Gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations of chronic alcoholism
David H. Van Thiel,H.David Lipsitz,Lynne E. Porter,Robert R. Schade,Gary P. Gottlieb,Toby O. Graham +5 more
TL;DR: Although the liver is most susceptible, other organs suffer the effects of ethanol as well, and changes in cellular redox potential occurring as a result of ethanol metabolism can disturb cellular intermediary metabolism at multiple sites.
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Nutrition therapy: Integral part of liver transplant care.
TL;DR: Nutritional recommendations and therapy to manage the nutritional status of LTx patients are discussed in this review, regarding counseling on adequate diets and findings of the latest research on using certain immunonutrients in these patients (branched chain amino-acids, pre and probiotics).
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Effect of Ethanol on Intestinal Morphology, Metabolism, and Function
TL;DR: Both the acute and chronic ingestion of ethanol have varied effects on the morphology, metabolism, and function of the intestine that often vary depending on the nutritional status.
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