Nutritional Supplements in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa causes gastroparesis, constipation, and can lead to elevated liver enzymes. It is often necessary to supplement the diet of patients with nutritional formulas. The ingestion of a peptide formula, with partially hydrolyzed protein and rich in medium chain triglycerides, could favor its digestion and absorption, improving its tolerance and acceptance by the patient, compared to a polymeric formula.