Incomplete carbohydrate absorption from fruit juice consumption after acute diarrhea

J Pediatr. 2001 Aug;139(2):325-7. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2001.116279.

Abstract

We carried out a double-blind, randomized study in 60 children with acute diarrhea to determine their capacity to tolerate commonly consumed fruit juices. Feedings of juice with high fructose/glucose ratios and sorbitol resulted in incomplete carbohydrate absorption and recurrence of diarrhea during the phase immediately after improvement of the illness.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Beverages*
  • Breath Tests
  • Child
  • Diarrhea / metabolism*
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / pharmacokinetics*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Fruit
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Absorption
  • Male
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates