Abstract:
Disclosed is the combination of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutryate, arginine, and glutamine for use in a method of treating a diabetic ulcer in a diabetic individual having at least one of: (a) a serum albumin level of less than or equal to 4.0 g/dL, and/or (b) an Ankle-Brachial Index of less than 1.0. 9. Also disclosed is the use of the combination of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutryate, arginine, and glutamine for the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of a diabetic ulcer in a diabetic individual having at least one of: (a) a serum albumin level of less than or equal to 4.0 g/dL, and/or (b) an Ankle-Brachial Index of less than 1.0. In certain embodiments, the combination of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, arginine, and glutamine are orally administered via a nutritional composition.
Abstract:
Disclosed is the combination of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutryate, arginine, and glutamine for use in a method of treating a diabetic ulcer in a diabetic individual having at least one of: (a) a serum albumin level of less than or equal to 4.0 g/dL, and/or (b) an Ankle-Brachial Index of less than 1.0. 9. Also disclosed is the use of the combination of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutryate, arginine, and glutamine for the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of a diabetic ulcer in a diabetic individual having at least one of: (a) a serum albumin level of less than or equal to 4.0 g/dL, and/or (b) an Ankle-Brachial Index of less than 1.0. In certain embodiments, the combination of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, arginine, and glutamine are orally administered via a nutritional composition.
Abstract:
A method of care is described that includes administering an effective amount of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) to an adult or elderly patient to decrease the risk of an adverse health event during or subsequent to hospitalization of the patient.