Nutritional Therapy

The Swedish diet according to Bergström (non-protein selective) | Nutrition in renal insufficiency

The Swedish diet according to Bergström (non-protein selective) The Swedish diet is a low-protein, non-protein-selective diet, which means that the dietary protein can be freely chosen within the prescribed amount. The required vital amino acids are not contained in sufficient quantities in this strictly low-protein diet and must be replaced. This is done by the … The Swedish diet according to Bergström (non-protein selective) | Nutrition in renal insufficiency

Nutrition for protein loss syndrome

This is a pathologically increased transfer of proteins from the blood through the intestinal mucosa into the intestinal lumen. In a healthy person, this amount of protein is far below the amount of new blood proteins produced daily. As a result of pathological changes in the intestinal wall, the loss of protein via the intestine … Nutrition for protein loss syndrome

Nutrition and cholesterol

Synonyms in the wisest sense nutrition therapy: Hyperlipoproteinemias Hypercholesterolemia Hypertriglyceridemia Hyperlipoproteinaemia, also called hyperlipidaemia, is accompanied by a pathological increase in blood lipid levels. These values refer to cholesterol and (or) triglycerides. The causes for this can be genetic. In the majority of cases, however, the cause is a combination of hereditary and nutritional factors. … Nutrition and cholesterol

3. nutrition therapy for hypertriglyceridemia | Nutrition and cholesterol

3. nutrition therapy for hypertriglyceridemia This increase in blood lipids is very often accompanied by obesity, diabetes and high alcohol intake. If these causes are successfully treated, in most cases the triglyceride concentration in the serum also decreases. Overweight should be treated according to the principles of a low-fat, balanced mixed diet. The same nutritional … 3. nutrition therapy for hypertriglyceridemia | Nutrition and cholesterol

Nutrition for digestive disorders

The muscle tension in the area of the esophagus towards the stomach entrance prevents the stomach contents from flowing back (reflux). A minimal reflux of food especially after ingestion is normal. The frequency, the extent of reflux and the muscle tension in the lower part of the esophagus depend on the composition, the pH value … Nutrition for digestive disorders

Parenteral nutrition

Introduction – What is parenteral nutrition? Parenteral nutrition is the administration of a nutritional solution by infusion. All the necessary nutrients are fed directly into the vein. This bypasses the digestive tract, i.e. the stomach and intestines. A further distinction is made between total parenteral nutrition (TPE), in which all nutrition is administered intravenously, and … Parenteral nutrition

What are the alternatives? | Parenteral nutrition

What are the alternatives? Alternatives to parenteral nutrition are, if possible, enteral or oral nutrition. These two forms of nutrition are always preferable to parenteral nutrition. Enteral nutrition is nutrition via a stomach tube. It has the advantage that it is easier to administer. In addition, it stimulates intestinal activity and prevents a decrease in … What are the alternatives? | Parenteral nutrition

Costs of parenteral nutrition | Parenteral nutrition

Costs of parenteral nutrition The cost of parenteral nutrition varies greatly depending on the manufacturer and composition of the nutritional solution. The daily costs for total parenteral nutrition can be between 100-500€. If parenteral nutrition is administered during an inpatient hospital stay, the costs are covered by the health insurance company. If the artificial feeding … Costs of parenteral nutrition | Parenteral nutrition

Summary of the most important points | Diet for diarrhea

Summary of the most important points As a rule, diarrhea is caused by viral infections. In most cases, only symptomatic treatment is left to alleviate the symptoms. It is important to keep to the drinking quantity of about 2 liters per day. Since a lot of fluid is withdrawn from the body by a diarrhoea … Summary of the most important points | Diet for diarrhea

Home remedies for self-treatment | Diet for diarrhea

Home remedies for self-treatment More information can be found here: Household remedy for diarrhoeaDuring one to two days exclusively 2 – 3 l tea per day. We recommend tannin-rich green tea (let it steep for 20 minutes), fennel tea and camomile tea. Peppermint tea has an antispasmodic effect. No sugar is added to the tea. … Home remedies for self-treatment | Diet for diarrhea

Further therapy options | Diet for diarrhea

Further therapy options If conventional and nutritional treatments do not help, an attempt at medical treatment can be made. For this purpose there are the natural medicines available, which can be taken with practically no side effects, but also numerous chemical preparations, which should be taken with caution. Among the natural preparations are Perenterol®, a … Further therapy options | Diet for diarrhea

Diet for diarrhea

Introduction If a patient suffers from diarrhea, there is often only one symptomatic treatment that can help. By far the most important thing in diarrhoea diseases is a sufficient supply of fluids and salt, as a lot of fluid as well as many electrolytes are lost during diarrhoea. In order to compensate the losses, some, … Diet for diarrhea