[Application of cultured milk products with lavinariia additives to decrease iodine deficit for surgical patients]

Area of Science:

• Nutrition Science
• Microbiology
• Medical Research

Context:

• Pus processes in soft tissues are a common complication in surgical patients.
• Iodine deficiency can impair wound healing and immune function.
• Cultured milk products offer a potential delivery vehicle for therapeutic agents.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the efficacy of iodine-containing cultured milk products (yogurts) as an adjunct therapy for patients with soft tissue pus processes.
• To assess the impact of yogurts fortified with Laminaria japonica on iodine deficiency and wound healing in surgical patients.

Summary:

• The study investigated the use of yogurts enriched with Laminaria japonica in patients with soft tissue infections.
• Incorporating these yogurts into the diet of surgical patients with iodine deficiency led to a decrease in infection severity.
• The intervention also demonstrated an increase in the body's protective forces and accelerated wound healing.

Impact:

• Dietary supplementation with iodine-rich yogurts can be a beneficial strategy in managing soft tissue infections.
• This approach may help mitigate complications associated with iodine deficiency in surgical settings.
• Enhanced wound healing and improved immune response observed in patients suggest a positive clinical outcome.