Are oral nutritional supplements of benefit to patients in the community? Findings from a systematic review.

M Elia, R J Stratton

Journal: Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care 2000;3(4):311-5

PMID: 10929679

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Abstract

Although the use of oral nutritional supplements has increased in the community setting, no consensus exists about the benefits of their use in patients with different diseases and conditions. This article highlights new findings from a critical, systematic review of 84 trials, which has led to a rationale for the use of supplements in patients with chronic conditions in the community and has identified key areas for future research.

Address: Department of Gastroenterology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

DOI: 10.1097/00075197-200007000-00012

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MeSH Terms: Appetite, Body Constitution, Body Weight, Dietary Supplements, Eating, Energy Intake, Humans, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Weight Gain