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Neutral and acidic oligosaccharides in preterm infants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

  • E.A.M. Westerbeek
  • , J.P. van den Berg
  • , H.N. Lafeber
  • , W.P.F. Fetter
  • , G. Boehm
  • , J.W.R. Twisk
  • , R.M. van Elburg

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Abstract

Background: Serious infectious morbidity is high in preterm infants. Enteral supplementation of prebiotics may reduce the incidence of serious infections, especially infections related to the gastrointestinal tract. Objective: The objective was to determine the effect of enteral supplementation of a prebiotic mixture consisting of neutral oligosaccharides (
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)679-686
JournalThe American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume91
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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