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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A double blind, randomised, controlled trial of glutamine supplementation in parenteral nutrition.
To determine whether the inclusion of 20 g free glutamine as part of the nitrogen source of parenteral feeds reduces length of hospital stay or mortality. ⋯ The benefit from glutamine supplementation of parenteral feeds as used in this trial has not been proved. Supplementation may have advantages in surgical patients and in haematological malignancy. Further trials are required.