The effect of immunonutrition (glutamine, alanine) on fracture healing

Kucukalp A., DURAK K., Bayyurt S., SÖNMEZ G., Bilgen M. S.

FOOD & NUTRITION RESEARCH, vol.58, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.3402/fnr.v58.24998
  • Journal Name: FOOD & NUTRITION RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: There have been various studies related to fracture healing. Glutamine is an amino acid with an important role in many cell and organ functions. This study aimed to make a clinical, radiological, and histopathological evaluation of the effects of glutamine on fracture healing.