Branched-chain amino acid supplementation for improving growth and development in term and preterm neonates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) play a vital role in neonatal nutrition. Optimal BCAA supplementation might improve neonatal nutrient storage, leading to better physical and neurological development and other outcomes.

Objectives

To determine the effect of BCAA supplementation on physical growth and neurological development in term and preterm neonates. We planned to make the following comparisons: parenteral nutrition with and without BCAA supplementation; enteral BCAA supplementation versus no supplementation; and any type of supplementation including enteral, parenteral and both ways versus no supplementation. To investigate the supplementation effectiveness for different dosages assessed in the eligible trials.

Search methods

We conducted comprehensi

SUBMITTER: Amari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8078205 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature