Published April 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

15N tracer methodology for absorption studies in nutrition research

Creators

  • 1. Akademie der Wissenschaften der DDR, Leipzig. Zentralinstitut fuer Isotopen- und Strahlenforschung

Description

Proceeding from 15N analyses, 15N tracer methods, and a model of protein metabolism it is shown that the nitrogen balance is a useful concept for expressing the relationship between the overall nitrogen intake of the body and the nitrogen excretion. After admistering low doses of 15N-labelled substances like protein and amino acids, the kinetics of digestion and absorption can be followed by measuring the 15N abundance in serum and urine of patients. A significant delay in the nitrogen absorption indicates gastrointestinal disorders

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Isotopenpraxis
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
4
Series
Isotopenpraxis.
Journal Page Range
124-127
ISSN
0021-1915
CODEN
IPRXA