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Arginine in the critical care setting.

Minhao Zhou1, Robert G Martindale

  • 1Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA.

The Journal of Nutrition
|May 22, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Arginine, essential during critical illness, has conflicting clinical use data. This review objectively analyzes its role as a single nutrient supplement in critical care settings.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Arginine is a nonessential amino acid, becoming conditionally essential during hypermetabolic stress.
  • Its role in intermediary metabolism for critically ill patients is increasingly recognized.
  • Clinical literature presents conflicting views on arginine's efficacy, ranging from beneficial to detrimental.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively analyze existing literature on arginine's role in critical care.
  • To evaluate the effects of arginine when administered as a single supplemental nutrient.
  • To resolve conflicting reports on arginine's clinical application in critically ill patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of current critical care literature.

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  • Analysis of individual reports and meta-analyses concerning arginine supplementation.
  • Focus on studies evaluating arginine as a sole nutrient intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple meta-analyses show benefits with immune-modulating nutrient combinations including arginine.
    • Few studies specifically evaluate arginine's effects when given alone.
    • Conflicting evidence exists regarding arginine's impact as a single agent in critical care.

    Conclusions:

    • Arginine's role as a single supplemental nutrient in critical care requires further objective evaluation.
    • Understanding arginine's specific impact independent of other nutrients is crucial.
    • Further research is needed to clarify optimal arginine use in critically ill patients.