The Effect of MCT Oil Supplement in Very Low Birth Weight Infants, with Evaluation by the 13C-Labeled MCT Breath Test |
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| Authors: | Takako Yamada M.D. Hiroshi Nishida M.D. Shoichi Sakamoto M.D. Akemi Okada Masamichi Sakanoue M.D. Makiko Suehiro Ph.D. |
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| Affiliation: | Maternal and Perinatal Center, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Tokyo;Nutritional Section, Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa;Department of Pediatrics, Kitasato University, Kanagawa;Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiological Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tobo |
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| Abstract: | We studied the efficacy of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) as an energy source in premature infants. Infants who were given 3 g/kg/day of MCT oil gained body weight better than the control group in spite of a smaller water intake. This is advantageous to premature infants who need water restriction due to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), bronchopulmo nary dysplasia (BPD), etc. We also proved that MCT oil is rapidly absorbed and digested, by means of the 13C-trioctanoin breath test. |
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| Keywords: | Mediumchain triglyceride (MCT) Premature infant Stable isotope 13C |
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