Cysteine supplementation results in normalization of plasma taurine concentrations in children receiving home parenteral nutrition.

Helms, R A; Storm, M C; Christensen, M L; Hak, E B; Chesney, R W · J Pediatr · 1999

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Abstract

We evaluated plasma sulfur amino acid concentrations in children with short gut syndrome receiving home parenteral nutrition (n = 6). Cysteine HCl addition to solutions formulated with a pediatric amino acid product will increase plasma taurine concentrations to within the normal reference range.

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