Are there specific nutrients that are recommended to support the care of an individual with a TBI?
What will be an ideal response?
A supplementation regimen specifically for TBI has not been established. But since TBI patients are considered to be patients who are not only critically ill but are some of the most hypercatabolic and hypermetabolic, using the critical care guidelines for these patients is appropriate. The ASPEN and SCCM guidelines for adults state that administration of a combination of antioxidant vitamins and trace minerals (specifically including selenium) has been demonstrated to result in reduced mortality. Glutamine has also been recommended for use in burn and trauma patients and may be beneficial for TBI patients as well.
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A. Butter B. Shortening C. Lard D. Avocado
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1.kidney stones. 2.heart disease. 3.cancer. 4.cirrhosis.