Clinical Studies of the Utilization of an Oligopeptide-containing Synthetic Diet

Abstract

In 12 patients comparative studies were carried out, to assess the therapeutic effect of synthetic diets containing either oligopeptides (Oligopep) or pure amino acids (Viva-sorb®). Owing to side effects and failing therapeutic success it was possible to carry through nitrogen balance studies in only 7 patients. No difference could be shown between the two preparations with respect to nitrogen balance, stool mass and clinical effect. Four of the 7 patients had ulcerative colitis.

Key-words:

• Chronic diarrhoea
• oligopeptides
• synthetic diets
• ulcerative colitis