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Nutrition in the alcoholic.

M A Korsten, C S Lieber

    The Medical Clinics of North America
    |September 1, 1979
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    Managing alcohol-related nutrition issues requires addressing deficiencies and alcohol

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutritional Science
    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Alcohol consumption significantly impacts patient nutrition.
    • Nutritional deficiencies are common in alcoholic patients.
    • Ethanol exerts direct toxic effects on nutrient processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the complex relationship between alcohol and nutrition.
    • To outline strategies for managing nutritional problems in alcoholism.
    • To emphasize the direct toxic effects of ethanol on nutrient absorption and metabolism.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of experimental, clinical, and epidemiological evidence.
    • Analysis of ethanol's impact on digestion, absorption, and nutrient activation.
    • Evaluation of alcohol's cirrhogenic potential even in well-nourished individuals.

    Main Results:

    • Ethanol directly impairs digestion, absorption, and nutrient activation.
    • Adequate diets do not fully mitigate alcohol's nutritional toxicity.
    • Even moderate alcohol intake can contribute to liver damage (cirrhosis).

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management necessitates controlling alcohol intake.
    • Prevention and correction of nutritional disturbances are crucial.
    • A dual approach addressing both alcohol consumption and nutritional status is essential for alcoholic patients.

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