Status of clinical research on arginine and its application in food for special medical purpose

Authors

CHEN Yao, Ausnutria Dairy 〔China〕 Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan 410200, China;Ausnutria Institute of Food and Nutrition, Changsha, Hunan 410200, China
CAO Ping, Ausnutria Dairy 〔China〕 Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan 410200, China;Ausnutria Institute of Food and Nutrition, Changsha, Hunan 410200, China
CHEN Juan, Ausnutria Dairy 〔China〕 Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan 410200, China;Ausnutria Institute of Food and Nutrition, Changsha, Hunan 410200, China
YUAN Songmei, Ausnutria Dairy 〔China〕 Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan 410200, China;Ausnutria Institute of Food and Nutrition, Changsha, Hunan 410200, China
LI Wei, Ausnutria Dairy 〔China〕 Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan 410200, China;Ausnutria Institute of Food and Nutrition, Changsha, Hunan 410200, ChinaFollow

Corresponding Author(s)

李威（1981—），男，澳优乳业（中国）有限公司澳优食品与营养研究院院长。E-mail:wei.li@ausnutria.com

Abstract

In recent years, arginine has received extensive attention from researchers and scholars in the field of food and nutrition because of its important role in patients' postoperative recovery and cardiovascular health. This article describes the metabolic pathways, physiological functions, absorption and intake of arginine, summarizes the application of arginine in clinical research and food for special medical purpose, and the future direction of development and research of the food for special medical purpose is also prospected.

Publication Date

1-30-2024

First Page

214

Last Page

220,226

DOI

10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2023.80447

Recommended Citation

Yao, CHEN; Ping, CAO; Juan, CHEN; Songmei, YUAN; and Wei, LI (2024) "Status of clinical research on arginine and its application in food for special medical purpose," Food and Machinery: Vol. 39: Iss. 12, Article 33.
DOI: 10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2023.80447
Available at: https://www.ifoodmm.cn/journal/vol39/iss12/33

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