Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Different amounts of rice were cooked in 500 ml of water containing salts (1.5 g NaCl, 600 mg KCl, and 150 mg CaCl2) with varying amounts of thermophilic amylase (252,500 modified Wohlgemuth units). Amylase (25 mg) thinned the gluey rice water when 100 g of rice was cooked in 500 ml of water for 10 minutes. The volume of the resultant supernatant ( Amylyte) was approximately 250 ml. A two-part, clinical case study was performed. In study 1, 12 children with diarrhea and mild dehydration were studied to determine the safety of Amylyte. In study 2, Amylyte and the WHO ORS were given to 24 and 31 male children with acute diarrhea and moderate to severe dehydration, respectively. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
Amylyte ORS has the advantages of a higher caloric density than the WHO ORS and shares a simple preparation of appropriate osmolality and electrolyte composition. It can safely and effectively rehydrate children with acute diarrhea and dehydration.
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Authors | E Lebenthal, Khin-Maung-U, D D Rolston, S Melman, P Jirapinyo, K Shin, H Takita, A Firmansyah, R Ismail, A Bakri |
Journal | Journal of the American College of Nutrition
(J Am Coll Nutr)
Vol. 14
Issue 3
Pg. 299-303
(Jun 1995)
ISSN: 0731-5724 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8586781
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Chlorides
- Glucans
- Rehydration Solutions
- amylyte
- Amylopectin
- Sodium
- Amylases
- Potassium
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Amylases
(metabolism)
- Amylopectin
(metabolism)
- Child, Preschool
- Chlorides
(analysis)
- Dehydration
(epidemiology, metabolism, therapy)
- Diarrhea
(epidemiology, metabolism, therapy)
- Diarrhea, Infantile
(epidemiology, metabolism, therapy)
- Glucans
(standards, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Indonesia
(epidemiology)
- Infant
- Japan
(epidemiology)
- Male
- Oryza
- Osmolar Concentration
- Potassium
(analysis)
- Rehydration Solutions
(chemistry, standards, therapeutic use)
- Sodium
(analysis)
- Thailand
(epidemiology)
- United States
(epidemiology)
- World Health Organization
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