Amino Acid Supplementation (Peritoneally Absorbed)

Amino acid supplementation via the peritoneal route involves delivering amino acids directly into the peritoneal cavity, where they are absorbed through the peritoneal membrane into systemic circulation. This method is explored as an alternative or adjunct to intravenous and enteral nutrition, particularly in patients unable to tolerate oral or gastrointestinal feeding. Absorption is rapid, but requires co-administration of lipids to achieve full nutritional requirements.

Other names

Intraperitoneal Amino Acid SupplementationPeritoneal Amino Acid InfusionPeritoneal Amino Acid Nutrition

Provides amino acids directly into the peritoneal cavity for absorption into systemic circulation, bypassing first-pass hepatic metabolism to be used for protein synthesis and other metabolic functions.